warring states careerist

Chapter 185 Infinite Changes and New Strategies ([-])
After the mission of the Xuanyi Department was basically completed, some of them were selected as the first batch of captives returned to the Chu people.

A captive who is alive and has heard the propaganda of the Mohists is far more meaningful than being taken to work in a mine.

Chu people's reply is also very interesting.

He only said that Mo Di was too old to invite Mo Di to go, but he hoped that the one who made Su Mai and argued with Liezi Yang Zhu and others could go.

Shi Shi cursed secretly in his heart, but his face was still calm, he only said that since the Chu people said so, he had no choice but to go, otherwise the Chu people would underestimate Mo Zhe's courage.

In fact, he was really worried that the king of Chu would detain him, but after thinking about it for a moment, he felt that this was the early period of the Warring States period, and he still had some credibility.

What's more, the king of Chu in later generations can meet with the people of Qin and be imprisoned. If you think about it, the people of Chu are considered trustworthy, so you may not think so.

In addition to those low-level nobles who were captured, the Mohists were prepared to return them voluntarily, and the Chu people would not want to lose their trust in the world.

After thinking about the pros and cons, he agreed and said in his heart: "If I don't go, I'm afraid the Mohists will laugh at me. Although the giants pay attention to non-aggression and non-fighting, these Mohists still have the heart of a knight-errant in their bones. Absolutely look down on people who have no courage."

Seeing that Shi Shi did not refuse, Mozi reminded: "Chu people should not break their trust. This is one of them. Second, I can also say that Yangcheng Lord, Luyang Duke, and Luyang Wenjun are the kings of counties. In other words, even if the Chu people break their promises, you will be safe."

"This time you go, you have to return these captives, making it difficult for the people of Chu."

"If it is dealt with, it will show the benevolence and righteousness of the Mohists; if it is not dealt with, these ideas will be like ink in the water; if they are dealt with secretly, the Mohists will have their own way to make the scholars of Chu know, and the scholars will be chilled at that time."

Adapted to the voice: "Don't worry, the giant, the disciple's going here is not for the right, but for the radicals of the Mohist school, and he will definitely not be named as a Mohist. Although I don't have a sword, I have courage in my heart."

In fact, he is not weak, but stronger than ordinary farmers.

But among a group of Mohists who have fought and killed since childhood and don't take their lives seriously, they seem a little weak.

Saying this, a few Mohists applauded immediately, and praised: "I knew you were brave, but it is rare to still have courage among thousands of armies."

At that time, there was no story about the 13-year-old murderer Qin Wuyang whose legs trembled in fright, but when some city rangers really saw thousands of troops fighting, they would often turn around and flee nervously.

Killing people in the market is not the same thing as keeping calm in the army.

Knowing that he had no way out, he said, "Sir, this time we want to demonstrate our Mohism's methods, and the art of defending the city is no longer necessary. A few days ago, sir, the same thing happened again, and the people of Chu have nothing to lose."

After thinking about it, Mozi said: "That's exactly the case. You have quick wits, but you are afraid of being oppressed by force, so you always need a few people to follow you."

"This time you go, you will deal with the matters of quick wisdom, and let Gong Zaoye follow the matters of strength. The rest will choose more than [-] people. They must be comprehensive, and we must let the people of Chu know my methods so that they will think of us. It’s just to scare them from attacking the city, and to say something like “leading the three Jins to rescue the soldiers, so as not to let them know our intentions.”

"For those captives, select a few and take them back together, so that the Chu army can know that we keep our word. It can also make the Chu people stop thinking about detaining you—the whole army knows that you are returning the captives. Detaining you will not look good to the king of Chu."

After discussing all the details, Mo Di looked at Shi Shi again and said, "If you go here, if you can accomplish one more thing, that would be great."

Shi asked, "Sir, please tell me."

"Even though the moon is full at night, the tower that was erected that day is still not clear. If you can trick the Chu people to light a fire on it, the chances of success in the future will be a little higher."

After Mo Zi finished speaking, he also knew that this matter was difficult to do. It was quite difficult to persuade and lure Chu people, but also to make Chu people unaware of Mo Zhe's true intentions.

He didn't think of a solution himself, but he always felt that Shi was quick-witted, so he said that he hoped that Shi could think of a way.

If you can't, you have nothing to lose.It was a surprise.

After thinking for a while, he said with a smile, "Sir, you dislike the high tower for not being conspicuous enough, so you want the King of Chu to find a way to light it up, so that we can hit it more easily?"

Mozi smiled, but didn't speak, and couldn't think of any solution for a while, so he said: "Since this is the case, I will do my best."

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Two days later, Gong Zaoye served as the envoy and Shi as the deputy second. He followed more than [-] Mohists and some captives from Chu, opened the small gate, and escorted the captives to the Chu camp in a car.

With a charcoal pen and a paper book in his hand, he recorded everything he said and heard. There were also two secretaries and inkmen who pretended to be the driver's hands secretly observing and writing down useful information.

Gong Zaoye stood aside, watched Shi Shi stop his hands, and said with a smile: "Chu people will come to welcome us in a while, I'm afraid they will make some kind of battle to scare us. But they don't know, you are young, but you are already Open your mouth before thousands of people."

"We're here to do things, not to fight. Although I'm an envoy, as long as I don't fight... I can't fight if I think about it. It's up to you, the deputy second, to decide."

"Mr. told you to go, do you understand what Mr. is trying to do?"

Shi carefully put away those few pieces of paper, hid them in a hidden compartment in the carriage, and replied: "No more than three things."

"If you think it's okay to persuade the Chu people to withdraw their troops, you would have sent people there long before the Chu people besieged the city. Why now? So these three things don't include this matter."

"One, it allows me to observe the dynamics of the Chu people's camp, so that I can more accurately know where the camps of high-ranking officials such as King Chu, Zuo Yin, and Sima are located, remember their appearance, and prevent them from changing their clothes and fleeing in the future. "

"This is what the two of us are going to do. I have been observing the Chu people's camp, and it will be you who will lead the volunteers and the inkmen to attack."

Gong Zaoye nodded and sighed: "I have met the King of Chu with my husband, but the old King of Chu is dead, and I have never seen the new King of Chu."

Shi laughed and said: "If this thing is done, who will not know your name in the future? In the past, Cao Mo also hijacked the Marquis of Qi during the alliance. If you do it, you will be among the ten thousand troops." Capturing the king, the warlike king in the world, who dares to ignore the words of the giant?"

Gong Zaoye thought of what would happen in the future, and he felt proud, and patted the carriageway: "If this is done, I can go see an old friend and tell him what true courage is."

After finishing speaking, he touched the scar on his face unconsciously. He always wanted to ask, but he still didn't ask.

At this time, Gong Zaoye still didn't say anything, so he asked along the way: "In the past, Luo Xiao didn't know, but you persuaded him with a wooden stick. Could it be that your old friend couldn't do that?"

Gong Zaoye solemnly shook his head and said, "Impossible, this man's swordsmanship is comparable to mine, and his courage is unparalleled, but he only knows small righteousness but not great righteousness. I once persuaded him, but he only said that if I can show the courage of a gentleman, Go talk to him."

I haven't seen Gongzaoye's swordsmanship yet, but Luo Qiaoli's swordsmanship has been seen before. I don't know that there are such street people in the world... If they are not street people, I'm afraid they can't know Xiaoyi as Gongzaoye said. But don't know the righteousness.

Gong Zaoye thought for a while, stopped mentioning this matter, and said again: "In fact, the remaining two things, even the first thing, are for our ultimate goal."

"The second thing is to find a way to convince the Chu people that the Mohists only want to defend the city, so that the Chu people can relax their vigilance, and won't think that we are going to attack through the formation and hold the prince hostage."

"The third is to find a way to make the position of the King of Chu more exposed, or to make it easier for us to raid and find the right direction at night."

Gong Zaoye thought for a while and said, "I'm not only thinking about these three points, but in fact they are mixed up. In reality, these three points are the only ones. In this matter, I am not as good as you."

Shi laughed and said: "Based on this, how can there be an omnipotent person in the world? Even Mr. is still not good at archery. But the affairs of the world, as long as everyone can make the best use of their talents and give full play to their talents as Mr. said, then they can be governed."

Gong Zaoye sighed and asked, "How sure are you about the third thing?"

Shi shook his head and said: "We still need to know the temperament of King Chu during the conversation, so that we can be sure. We can only try our best."

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When Shi Shi and others entered the Chu Army's barracks, someone had already come, but they didn't embarrass everyone, and all the etiquette was complete.

Shi Shi followed behind Gong Zaoye, and Gong Zaoye would handle all the etiquette, while he secretly observed the situation of the Chu army and kept it in mind.

The people of Chu had experience in besieging cities, and they built some simple barriers to prevent sneak attacks in the city, but the problem was not serious.

Someone led these Mohists into the Chu camp, handed over the captives first, and then took the opportunity to spread some not-so-radical truths of the Mohists. Chu people were hindered by their feelings and because these truths were not so radical , there is no control.

When guiding these Mohists into the camp of the King of Chu, Gong Zaoye glanced back at Shi, and the two nodded to each other. This camp was indeed the place that the Mohists helped the Chu people choose.

Next to it is the tall wooden tower, which is just right as a commanding place.

Outside the huge cowhide tent, there were many sword-wielding warriors standing beside them in wide chariots. At this time, they all stepped forward with their swords behind their backs, which can be regarded as a kind of etiquette to scholars.

Entering the tent, the nobles lined up, and they did not intentionally frighten them.

After seeing the ceremony, Shi quietly took a look at the upright King Chu, who was about 40 years old and looked extremely strong.

After the guests and hosts sit down, each has an introduction.

Just when he was about to speak, he didn't want the King of Chu to be the first to overwhelm others, so he asked loudly: "It is rumored that Mohists benefit the world. I have a question today. I wonder if you can answer it?"

The King of Chu looked around and asked slowly, "Is the world evil?"

After being relayed by a Mohist, Shi replied almost subconsciously: "Fixed in one!"

Mohists have their own internal rules, and the questions answered this time are all suitable for the deputy to decide. Immediately, someone beside him replied without thinking: "Determined in one."

Perhaps the King of Chu didn't expect Mo Zhe to answer like this, and originally wanted to persuade Mo Zhe to agree, but he didn't want Mo Zhe to reply directly with a sentence of "determined one", and he was secretly happy.

So I asked: "Since you think that the world is fixed in one, why do you want to defend the city? You say that you hope to benefit the world, but you also know that the world is fixed in one, but you help the Song people to defend the city. Isn't this a person who likes to eat Sweet, but instead of Zhe, eat salt?"

(End of this chapter)