warring states careerist

Chapter 343 Tianyuan forces and corners (three ([-])
Seeing that Shi had finished reading, Grandson Gao said: "Before coming this time, everyone in Pei County discussed it. You and I will arrange the future affairs here first, and an expanded fraternity meeting will be held in September. The appointment for participation this time There are a hundred people."

"Not only Peixian County, but also Mohists who can participate in Pengcheng and Tengdi must participate. There are two main things."

"First, it's still synonymous. Jin and Chu will not participate in the military elimination meeting. There are still many people in the Mohist school who believe that our first task is to make every effort to facilitate the Central Plains elimination of soldiers. Is it necessary for Jin to be strong? The volunteers will help Chu , Chu Qiang will volunteer to help Jin? Or should we continue to expand in Surabaya and ignore the disputes between Jin and Chu for the time being?"

"Now everyone has a lot of ideas, and some people are wondering, we seem to have the ability to attack and wipe out the Central Plains, why don't we go to the Central Plains?"

He hummed, although he is in charge of the Xuanyi Department, but the ideas within the Mohist school itself are diverse, and this kind of divergence of ideas normally led to the split of the Mohist school in history.

This is predictable.

Now that the Mohists seem to have some background, many people have begun to have illusions that the Mohism can continue to be a weight to balance the disputes between major powers, so as to avoid the possibility of a full-scale war in the Central Plains.

This kind of thinking is very dangerous. It is estimated that this time there are some differences among the high-level members of the Mohist school, so Mozi will choose this method of expanding the meeting to carry out the final negotiation.

The more it expands, the more beneficial it is for the idea of ​​​​fitting this faction. On the contrary, those early Mohists with high prestige were constrained by the times and still had the idea of ​​eliminating troops in the Central Plains.

Shi secretly admired, this method is used well, Mozi's current prestige can be suppressed, and at the same time, normal procedures and rules must be followed to completely determine the future path of Mozi.

If it is just a high-level discussion, the final result may not necessarily present a comprehensive advantage.

Gao Sunzi said again: "Secondly, the possible revenge of the Yue people requires the mobilization of all the forces of the Mo family. How to integrate? How to prepare? How to convince everyone? This needs to be settled as soon as possible."

"You are in charge of the Propaganda Department, so this matter still has to be left to you. What the giant means is to ask you to make some preparations in advance and do more publicity."

"Can you win? What benefits will it bring to the people after victory? You can't just convince the Mohists who benefit the world, but also consider the people's thoughts..."

"After all, we have some things to say now, and we can't say them. If we say it, it will incur resentment from the princes of the world."

Shi agreed, frowning: "I can only say that this year is very important. It may take some hardships, and it may require comprehensive mobilization preparations."

"Many people's ideas also need to be discussed and discussed. After all, things can only be accomplished if the upper and lower levels are united, and only comrades with one heart and one mind. What do you think?"

Disagreement of internal opinions is inevitable. The Mohists have experienced a Shengchao incident before, so I want to know what Mozi's attitude is towards this matter.

Gao Sunzi said: "Juzi said that this matter is different from Sheng Chuo's unrighteous matter. Everyone still has the idea of ​​'benefiting the world' in their hearts, but why do they have different ideas about 'how to benefit the world' and 'how the world will be' .”

"So, after the final synonym, these different ideas are still allowed to exist. It's just that you have to make it clear with them, occupy the upper class in morality, and take it as the righteousness of Mohism."

"It can be different, but it must be complied with."

In the matter of Sheng Chuo back then, he was closely concerned with Gao Sunzi and Shidu.

Before Shi Shi joined the Mohist school, it was Gao Sunzi who went to Mozi to make a "small report".

After Shi joined the Mohist school, the first thing he did was to assist Mozi in reorganizing the Mohists, and defined Shengchuo's incident as a bad behavior of "stepping on the bones of everyone for personal gain", which eventually led to Shengchuo and others rebelling against Mohism. leave.

Gao Sunzi is jealous of evil, he is extremely concerned about some things, and has always had his own ideas about the purity of the Mohist school.

He is still wearing straw sandals and rags, suffering from extreme suffering.

Moreover, there were several conflicts and disputes with Shi after that, especially when Shi proposed to produce some spirits and Lin Lin in exchange for money from the nobles to develop the Mohism. The four corners of the world".

Because Gao Sunzi believed that these spirits, such as Kelin, were similar to pearls and jade.Once it appears, the princes and nobles will definitely like it and search the people for it. This is against the morality of the Mohist school of "non-pleasure, frugal use".

The conflict of ideas between him and Shi has always existed, but the two also respect each other.

Shi respects Gao Sunzi's self-sufficient lifestyle, and also praises Gao Sunzi's serious and non-grinding principles.

Grandson Gao admired Shi's methods, and also admitted that Shi didn't use these things for personal gain, and he did always abide by the morals of the Mohist school.

In this regard, after Gao grandson finished talking about Juzi's thoughts, he looked at Shi with a trace of resentment, and said, "This matter is ultimately because of you."

"Do you still remember that when Gongsun Ze died in the battle of Shangqiu, you commented on the many gentlemen in Shangqiu, and talked about Gongsun Ze and Song Xianggong back then? You said that these rules and etiquette were just used by the princes to control the loyalty of the soldiers. I believe it myself."

Shi smiled, remembering that he really said this with a big mouth, in order to say that "the peasants, businessmen, princes and officials should not use a set of morals".

Grandson Gao sighed and said, "I know what you want to do, but you dare not say what you want to do, because once you say it, the Mo family will shock the princes and nobles, and make enemies of the world's nobles and princes. This is not the time .”

"That's why the Mohists still have to talk about non-attacks and elimination of soldiers, so that everything the Mohists do can be 'famous' in the Mohist morality."

"It's just that you cover up a lot, and many of you believe it. So some people think that we should promote the elimination of soldiers in the world, and check and balance the balance of the princes..."

Shi Wenyan gave a wry smile, indeed there are advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is that it will not cause panic and opposition from the princes, and it has won a space for the Mohists to use the contradictions of the princes to survive.

The bad thing is that the idea that normal Mozi will appear after death has appeared in the Mohist school, and it has become more and more serious.

The problem is that at this time, those who are sober enough in the Mohist school, who are affected by the appropriateness, and who have given up their fantasy, like him, dare not tell the real purpose of the Mohist school, which leads to the emergence of the program as the power of the Mohist school increases. There are different interpretations, and they are all interpretations that conform to the program.

But there is no way, it is impossible to call out a new program at this time: Overthrow the nobles and stabilize the world!

If you dare to say that today, tomorrow Jin and Chu will put aside their disputes and kill the Mo family first.For the time being, there is no strength to compete with the princes of the world.

There have been different, ambiguous, but reasonable interpretations of the program, which has led to disputes about morality and future routes this time, which is quite normal.

Grandson Gao looked at Shizai with a wry smile, and knew that what he said just now did not mean to blame him. He firmly distrusted the faction of princes and nobles, but for the sake of the long-term development of the Mo family, he also knew that it was not right at this time. Able to formulate the program too sharply.

However, there are some things that Gao Sunzi still wants to take this opportunity to discuss with Shi, and they are some things that he thinks will happen in the future.

He said again: "One day, after the first battle in Shangqiu, the Mohist school became famous all over the world, and many scholars with the world's heart went to Peixian County, thinking that the Mohist family would save the world. This is how the word you mentioned... Well, good and bad are mixed."

"Some of those tourists are for the will of heaven."

"Some are for the sake of non-offensive, thinking that the Mohists want the world to eliminate soldiers."

"Some are from peasants and businessmen who recognize the Mo family's idea that everyone is equal."

"There are also those who think that the princes and nobles should be persuaded, or the Mohists should be appointed as officials, so that they can persuade the princes and nobles to follow the benevolent and righteous policies of the Mohists."

"Others are for the purpose of becoming an official, just for fame..."

"The Mohist school has expanded several times, and Pei County is the place with the most scholars in the world. Some new Mohists have many ideas about persuading the princes and nobles to follow the Mohist government of benevolence and righteousness, and about serving the country as an Mohist. .”

"Everything has advantages and disadvantages, and this matter also needs to be resolved..."

Just as he was about to say something, Gao Sunzi said sadly, "Juzi's body...seems to be a little bad. Mr. Changsang went to see it. Although he is still strong, he is not as good as before. Juzi is impatient. If this matter If he doesn’t solve it, he’s worried that after his death, the Mohist school will be just like Zhong Ni’s six points of learning, and each will stick to his own words. The Mohist school’s knowledge and the great cause of benefiting the world may suffer setbacks..."

Everyone present, except Gao Sunzi and Shi Jiatun who already knew about it, were all surprised, and many people asked in surprise: "How about the giant?"

Most of these people present are disciples of Mozi, and there are also a small number of latecomers belonging to the Shishi lineage.But the feelings and concerns for Mozi are the same.

Although Shi knew that Mozi was also a mortal, not a god, and would pass away one day, he never thought that this day seemed to be coming soon.

Grandson Gao saw that everyone was panicked, and sighed: "There is no need to panic. I, the Mohist, use it for funerals. Although I respect ghosts and gods, I don't seek longevity. I don't fear life and death. How can people not be born, old, sick and die?"

"The Juzi said that Mo Di died, but the Juzi can inherit it. With Mo Di's death, the righteousness of the Mohist school still exists. What is there to be sad about?"

"Besides, there is the world-famous Changsang Jun. Juzi is in good health, so there is no need to panic. Juzi just hopes that the meeting in September can discuss clearly how the Mo family should go in the future... If this matter is not resolved..."

Shi nodded. All the people present were going to participate in the expanded fraternity meeting in September, and Grandson Gao was not ignorant of the importance. Since he directly mentioned this matter, he probably had his own plans.

In the general direction, Shi and Gao Sunzi have no disagreement, otherwise Mozi would not strongly advocate Gao Sunzi to cooperate with Shi, probably because the two of them can communicate with everyone first.

The differences between the two people are mainly concentrated on the economic aspect, on the matter of Mohism's "Feile", which is extended to a series of economic reform policies of Mohism.

Mozi's attitude towards Feiyue can have various meanings.

Later generations have the so-called, I annotate the Six Classics, and the Six Classics annotate me.

This matter also has a similar situation within the Mohist school.

Mozi said:
Although today's princes and lords do not make musical instruments, they think that the matter is related to the country, and they do not directly smash the flood waters, but they do it by breaking the soil. .The ancient sage kings also tried generous measures to collect the people, thinking of boats and chariots.Now that it has been completed, he said: "I will not allow it to be used?" Said: "The water for the boat, the land for the car, the gentleman rests on his feet, and the villain rests on his shoulders." I don't dare to think of those who hate me, why?It is also against the interests of the Chinese people.However, musical instruments are against the interests of the people, and this is also the case, that is, I dare not blame it; but when using musical instruments, for example, if a sage king uses a boat or a chariot, that is, I cannot dare to blame it.

The people suffer from three problems: those who are hungry cannot eat, those who are cold cannot have clothing, and those who are tired cannot rest.The third is a great disaster for the people.But if you beat the giant bell, beat the drum, play the qin and se, and play the yu and sheng to raise your family members, will the people's food and clothing be secure?That is, I don't think it is necessary.Letting go of this, if there is a big country today, it will attack the small country, and if there is a big country, it will attack the small country. Huge bells, beating drums, playing the qin and se, blowing the yu and sheng to cheer up the cadres, and the chaos in the world will be brought under control?That is, I am not necessarily.That’s why Mozi said: “I’ve used generous measures to attract all the people, thinking of the sound of big bells, drums, qin and cymbals, and yusheng. It’s not beneficial to seek the benefits of the world and eliminate the harm of the world.”

Roughly speaking, the sound of big bells, drums, qin and se, and yu and sheng has an egg function?

All people in the world can benefit from such things as boats and carts.

But if you hit the giant bell, beat the drum, play the zither, and play the yusheng, can you solve the problem of "the hungry will not be fed, the cold will not be clothed, and the tired will not be rested"?
Besides, these things are so expensive, which one doesn't need people's fat and people's ointment?When princes and nobles do this, they must exploit the common people. Such rituals are harmful to the world. These things can't be changed, right?
Now that the people of the world are still starving, without food, clothing, or rest, wouldn’t it be better for the princes and nobles to use the money and labor spent on rituals and music to develop industries and agriculture?
It is wrong to look at anything beyond the times.

In future generations, when everyone has enough to eat, they can accuse Mozi of "not understanding art", "anti-culture", "populism" and so on.

But at this time, in this era when the average life expectancy is less than forty, and the use of stone tools and bronze utensils for cattle farming has not yet become popular, accusing Mozi like this is to look at the problem from the perspective of aristocrats.

It's just that the view on "Fei Le" also created the contradiction between Shi and Gao Sunzi, mainly because of its extended meaning.

Is it right to rely on luxury goods to earn money from nobles and then develop the Mohism?Did it violate the Mohism's morality of "benefiting the world"?

If the development model of Peixian County is followed in a suitable way, it will rely on handicrafts and technology to absorb the blood of the world.

For example, Gao Sunzi has always opposed Qi Lin, which is a luxury like bells and drums.The people will not benefit, and the exploitation of the nobles will increase.

Appropriately, grasp Mozi's "non-music" "However, musical instruments are against the interests of the people in the middle of the country, and this is the case, that is, I dare not be wrong; but musical instruments should be used, for example, if the sage king is a boat and chariot, that is, I can't." Dare to be wrong", argued with Gao Sunzi vigorously.

Mozi said, "However, if musical instruments are also used in this way, it is in the interests of the people. I dare not object. However, if musical instruments are used like the sage kings build ships and carts, I dare not object."

The extended meaning of this "instrument" is a luxury item, or a "handicraft product" that some people cannot use for profit.

Shi Shi thinks that his own method will be in the interests of the people in the long run, just like a sage king building ships and cars.

Gao Sunzi believes that the appropriate idea turned out to be correct, and it is indeed possible to develop Mohism and eventually change the world, but there are problems in this process.The exploitation of those nobles has intensified. Is there someone responsible for the Mo family's spirits, luxuries such as Qilin?
For example, a certain nobleman in the Jin Dynasty, in the future, when Qilin really appeared, he intensified the squeeze on the fiefdom. Some people died, some fled, and even their families were ruined. Should the Mo family who made Qilin and sold it be responsible?
In order to benefit the world, does the justice of the process need to be followed?Can we not consider all the process for the sake of the result?
Everyone in the Mohist family knew that Shi and Sunzi Gao had conflicting views on this matter, and everyone in the Mohist family knew about the trouble with liquor.

However, this time Mozi sent Gao grandson to come, and at the same time asked Shi Jiatun to follow. In fact, this arrangement is very interesting.

The three of them are all high-level, and they also have prestige and prestige within the Mo family.

The three of them have the same general direction of future development in the Mohist school. They have the same distrust of the princes and nobles. They all expressed their support for the "armed separatist regime" of the Mohist family to take root in Surabaya, infiltrate the "national riots" of the Chu state, and think that they will "elect the emperor" in the future.

This is the general direction of discussion at the big gathering in September, but some minor issues also need to be resolved together. It seems that Mozi is not going to leave some unresolved disputes before his death.

Shi Jiatun absolutely supports the appropriate economic policies and attitudes. He is in charge of the financial system of the Mohist school and is well aware of the consumption of the Mohist school.

Gao Sunzi couldn't help but be skeptical about some of Shi's economic strategies. He was a representative of the "self-suffering to the extreme" faction within the Mohist School.

The reason for sending these two people here is that Mo Zi has already approved Shi Shi's opinions on the future development direction of Mohism, and the other is that he hopes that under the premise of the same general direction, the pure idealism faction of "self-suffering to the extreme" will be headed by He Shi. Part of the pragmatist-utilitarian faction was able to reach an agreement internally first.

Therefore, in the September gathering, they united against those factions who had illusions about the princes and nobles and idealized that the Mohists should continue to maintain the world to eliminate soldiers.

What Shi Jiatun represents is the overall reality of Mohism.Huge expenses and high expenditures require him to have a realistic side, and use cruel reality to reconcile the disputes between the grandsons.

(End of this chapter)