warring states careerist

Chapter 306
Three days later, all the debtors in Niu Lanyi came to the market with their contracts. There were a lot of people, so they arranged for them to sit down.

Those who were not in debt also followed to watch the fun.

The secretaries of the Mohist scriptures and the members of the Xuanyi Department have learned a lot from Shi Shi, and they dealt with this kind of matter very quickly, and quickly divided the debts into two categories.

One is that the interest is not very much, and if the harvest is better this year, it can almost be repaid.But generally this kind of loan will be borrowed next year.

In addition, the interest rate is so high that it has been completely paid off, and it is obvious that it has been crushed and unable to turn over.

Everyone was full of anticipation, expecting good things to happen, but their hearts were still uneasy.

Many old people came forward first, and said with Shi: "The harvest has not been good in the past few years, and I am afraid that they may not be able to pay back."

She nodded and said with a sigh: "You guys are pretty good here."

"Some border cities have to go out with the army every year. Their own fields are barren and can't be planted at all. As a result, they have to follow the emperor's order to go out to fight, leaving only the old and young wives and children at home. How can they be busy?"

"There hasn't been a war in Luyang these years, but if the harvest is a little bad, it will be difficult to live..."

After he elicited these words, it immediately aroused the resonance of countless people.

Although people wondered why I, the debt collector, said these words, but when the topic was brought up, they no longer cared about it, and complained one after another.

It is only said that although there has been no war and conscript in recent years, the series of hard labor is also unbearable, and the public land must be cultivated before they dare to take care of the private land, which often misses the season.

Sometimes when the city walls and palaces are repaired, the farming season will be ignored. In some springs and autumns, there will be martial arts performances, but the taxes must be paid less.

After complaining, he sighed and said: "This is a common situation in the world. The Mohists want to benefit the world and the people of the world, so this kind of thing has to be considered."

He told everyone to be quiet, and said again: "This time we met Duke Lu Yang, and we heard that Jin and Chu are about to go to war again. The Mohists value right and wrong, attack and love, and hope that there will be no more disputes in the world. You say, if there is no more war, is it okay?" it is good?"

The important reason why Mozi put forward the theory of both love and non-aggression, which can have lasting vitality, is that people in the world are tired of war.

Especially... a war in which one does not get benefits.The scholar-bureaucrats and the nobles benefited, and the farmers had to fulfill their obligations, and then they had to pay taxes. They had no time to plant their own fields, and were exploited by the nobles with usury. Their lives were extremely miserable.

Not fighting is naturally good, even if it can't solve all the problems, it can solve some immediate problems.

When everyone heard the news that there was going to be another war, they were not shocked. They had become accustomed to war, and they all sighed.

Ting Shi talked about the principles of the Mohists, and they all agreed: "It's good not to fight..."

"What is the truth of your Mohism?"

"Will the king listen?"

"Hey, I can tell from your appearance that you have been hundreds of miles away. You know the truth. Why do you want to fight?"

Everyone wants to know why the world is not stable and why there are wars.

So Shi Shi took the opportunity to publicize a wave of Mohism's principles, which were very simple, and those who listened couldn't help nodding.

Meng Sheng and Hu Feizi looked at each other, and thought: "Shi is really different from us. I can't wait for this method of inciting public opinion. He can't control the Xuanyi Department! What he said is simple and easy to understand. Instigate emotions where necessary, I'm afraid this is born..."

Shi went around a circle and passed on the fact that Duke Lu Yang decided not to charge interest to the Mo family.

So after explaining the principles of the Mohist school, he said conveniently: "I thought, you said that Duke Lu Yang was not able to defeat the enemy by himself, but all the rewards belonged to him. Those who followed him in the battle Farmers and soldiers, I can't figure out where this benefit lies."

"Sometimes I think, like this market in Niulan. In the morning, there are many merchants and handicraftsmen here. In the evening, there are no people."

"Do you say... that people love mornings and hate evenings?"

This is a simple question, but behind this simple question lies a truth that can turn the world upside down.

After thinking about it, the person sitting down replied, "I'm afraid not. It's just because you want to sell your own goods, so you have to go as soon as possible, the sooner the better."

Shi nodded and said: "That actually means that what people like is profit, not morning. What people hate is not evening, but not being able to benefit."

This principle is explained in this way, it is much more popular, and the things hidden behind it are also said, and people nod their heads one after another.

Shi said: "So we asked Lord Luyang, saying... you will benefit from the war and you will be granted the title of Luyang, so you are willing to fight this battle."

"However, farmers, they will be killed or injured, and they will not be able to cultivate after being disabled, or the war will delay the season of cultivation, and they will not benefit. People hate losing profits, so they hate wars. Why do you make the people brave?"

Where have the people present heard such a truth?One by one looked at Shi in surprise, thinking that this was his own voice?The truth of this Mohist school is indeed admissible.

Thinking about it again, if I said such a thing, I am afraid that I would already be dead.And this young man asked such a question, he was still alive, and he was still holding the bond to tell everyone that there was a good thing. Could there be any turning point?
Many people quickly asked: "Then... what did your majesty say?"

Shi shook his head and said with a smile: "What he said is not important. I just said, just follow our Mohist way to benefit the world. It may not be possible now, but at least let the people get some small profits. .”

Someone asked curiously: "What is the method of your Mo family to benefit the world? Tell me..."

It's not just one person who wants to know, but many people want to know, but Shi stopped and said: "This is not urgent, you can take your time, today I will only talk about the small profit."

"I said, according to the principles of our Mohists, giving you such a vast land in Luyang is not for your prosperity, but for you to manage Luyang well; it is not for making you proud by giving you a very high title. It’s about enforcing laws to convince the people. All of this is about getting things done, so what can be done?”

"What should be done is to make the local area rich, and the people have no worries. Now you can't do this, and there will be a war soon. If the people can't benefit, they may lose the battle."

"I just said, I heard that you have a lot of money lending. If you are rich, give him a fixed date to repay the debt. If you are poor, even if you are urged by the guard for ten years, you will not be able to repay the debt. The longer the time, the more interest will be paid. You will use the method of fleeing to repay the debt. If the urging is urgent, not only will you not be able to repay it in the end, but many people will think that you are greedy for money and profit and do not care about ordinary people."

"How about this, burn the useless and nominal IOUs, discard the nominal account books, and give small profits to the people so that they can fight for you."

When these debtors heard this, they stood up excitedly. Many people felt that they had heard it wrong. Seeing that others were also so excited, they were convinced that they heard it right.

The good things this young man said were really good things!This is to abolish these debts!

Although the words are extremely bare-bones, and it is clearly stated that it is to exchange small profits for public support, it is still enough to move people.

After all, there is no need to buy with small profits, this military obligation still has to be obeyed. This is the rule between heaven and earth.

But... If it's so natural, why does the person in front of him say it so blatantly?
In doubt, Shi asked everyone to stop cheering, and said: "Actually, according to the principles of our Mohists, this is not the case."

"Before you were recruited, you couldn't benefit yourself, and sometimes you couldn't pay back and you became a child servant. From the perspective of the Mohist theory, this is wrong. If this is the case in the world, it proves that the principle itself is wrong. This Let's talk slowly later."

"I called you here today to give you a small profit so that you can fight for it. Everything is beneficial, and you have to get something."

"If that's the case, I'll say it."

After that, he got up and said: "Everything is too much debt, and even the interest is not paid. Each family will send a young man to follow the military formation and learn how to use weapons."

"If you can learn it well, then the interest can be waived. If you can not escape while defending the city, obey orders, and kill the enemy, then the principal can be waived."

After all, he asked people to take out those bonds, and took out those selected ones that were obviously not yet paid, and said: "As long as you agree, then we will clear the interest now. During the period, there will be a treasury to provide food." Mi, don't leave at will."

"Is anyone willing?"

Many people have reached the point where they have only one life left, and the debts have already weighed them down.And enlistment is their obligation, and they cannot resist. How can there be such a good thing?
Profit?When did the world have the reason why farmers still need to gain profits when fighting wars?

Immediately, more than a hundred people stood up and said: "I am willing to wait! You Mohists keep their word, and we trust you. A piece of wood can be exchanged for twenty yi of gold, how can you not believe it?"

There are too many people in debt, and only those who are heavily indebted can find six or seven hundred households.

Shi nodded and said: "That being the case, there is no rush. In addition, the defense of the city also needs to be repaired. I have already asked Lu Yanggong, and it is also beneficial. In the process of repairing the city, anyone who has done a good job , This year's tax exemption is half!"

Everyone cheered, Shi reassured everyone: "You don't have to worry, it's nothing more than defending the city."

"Here, you don't know the reputation of my Mo family, but everyone in Shangqiu and Song Dynasty knows it."

"The previous year when the King of Chu attacked the Song Dynasty, the Mohist opposed the unjust war and helped the Song people defend the city. Not only was it not defeated, but they also forced the King of Chu to form an alliance, so that they will not attack the Song Dynasty again! You can ask those businessmen about this. They all know it!"

"We are here. If you defend the city, you won't have too many casualties. Isn't it worthwhile to use this in exchange for the forgiveness of these debts? This is like a merchant selling goods. If you negotiate a good price with each other, then Tradeable."

After he finished speaking, everyone was astonished, but they also believed in their hearts that this kind of lie can't be told casually, but it's just that they are in a remote area and can't know it.

Someone also asked strangely: "Since you helped the Song people defeat the Chu people, why are you helping the Chu people now?"

Shi laughed and said: "In the whole world, how can there be any Song people and Chu people? They are both farmers and businessmen, what is the difference? The Mohists want to benefit the world and make the world non-aggressive, so what they oppose is unjust wars, not wars." A certain king of a certain country. It was unjust for the king of Chu to attack the Song Dynasty before, and it is also unrighteous for Jin and Zheng to attack the Song Dynasty. We only oppose injustice. Like you, the people of Jin and Zheng have no enmity with you. Why do they attack you? They are not princes and nobles Are you warlike and want to make a profit?"

(End of this chapter)