warring states careerist

Chapter 50
Shi has already explained the truth very clearly, except for the last paragraph about casting the sword of reward and punishment in the world, Mozi also understands what Shi means.

This is based on fact, but this fact happened in the future.Shi can learn from history, but Mozi can't, he can only listen to Shi's analysis.

After the reform of the Qin State in later generations, the tax revenue was received at a maximum of one-fifth to one-third.If he concentrates on being a person who promotes new farming methods now, Sichenghuang of the Song Dynasty will definitely raise taxes, and maybe he will even die to provoke other countries.

The state of Song has the heart of a strong country, and its ancestors were once rich. Back then, it was really flat and suppressed Chu.

Even before being partitioned by Qi, Chu, and Wei, there was a period of greatness, conquering Liang Wei in the northwest, capturing the city of Qi in the east, and seizing the land of Chu in the south. In the end, he was so arrogant that he felt that he was too powerful to be invincible in the world, so Ask people to put the blood of the three animals in leather bags and shoot them with bows, which is called shooting the sky.

Of course, the result was instantly crushed to death by various countries.

Shi Ke didn't want these things of his own to be used as wedding clothes for others, and they were also the clothes of the mortal Song State.

It's better to use the most unlevel tax package to control an area first, because Mozi doesn't accept fiefdoms.

Now the village where he has authority is still too small, it can be his own Mengchang Zhizhi, but it cannot be the Mengchang Zhizhi of all Mohists.

Later generations of Taishi passed Xuedi on the highway, and Lord Mengchang had been dead for a long time, but there were many vicious young men with a chivalrous attitude.

Shi Shi felt that if there was such a place, it would not be difficult to make it full of "troublemakers".Mohists are the pioneers, and a group of "troublemakers" are the disciples, so there is a lot to do.

Mozi also felt that what Shi said made sense.Four hundred Mozi can guard a city, but they can't punish injustice, and Mozi himself feels that the theory of rewards and punishments from ghosts and gods is a little difficult to support, and he wants to try to solve the rewards and punishments he has been pursuing all his life but can't get.

All Mozi were excited about Shi's idea, and Mo Zi agreed after hesitation, so he came to see Emperor Sicheng today.

At the banquet, after Si Chenghuang had a few words with Mo Zi, Mo Zi introduced his disciples.

First of all, when it comes to Shi Jiatun, Si Chenghuang asked someone to give him wine and praised him repeatedly.

"The merchants in Taoyi, I have heard a lot about this person. I don't know who the other one is?"

"It's a new Mohist. Nagumi was passed down by this person's predecessor. This person's name is appropriate."

Si Chenghuang also guessed Shi's identity, asked someone to pour wine after asking, and Shi took the opportunity to talk about Zihan giving up his neighbor back then, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

At this time, the wine is very light, but the soul is my own, but the body is in good shape. It is rare to drink light wine, and the mouth feels a little uncomfortable.

Shixin said, as far as the alcohol content of this wine is concerned, if I had the body in my previous life, I would not be able to get drunk after drinking a jar, but the wine is quite sweet, so is this considered wine?
After slandering a few words, he was a little tipsy and didn't dare to drink any more. He just poked the bowl of corn and rice with a spoon, which was quite rude.

Seeing this, Emperor Sicheng laughed in his heart, but there was still a smile on his face, and he said in his heart that he really should not be courteous to ordinary people.

After chatting a few more words, Mozi finally asked, "I wonder why Sicheng wants this rice?"

Si Chenghuang was actually not willing to deal with Mozi. In his opinion, Mozi had too many things to do, and he often asked if he wanted to do justice.

But he also knew that Mozi belonged to the fierce horse, and it was impossible to change what he decided. He also knew that Mozi's methods were in line with the abilities of Mohists' disciples, and it was impossible to tell lies.

"Sir, if you think about it, you also know about the invitation of the Three Jins. The Three Jins are powerful and unstoppable. The King of Chu is insatiable, and the Jing people will surround the Song Dynasty. If wars break out in the future, the Song people will suffer. Strong, you must accept it, you must bribe it. I want to use rice as a gift and bribe it to the Three Jins. If the Jing people encircle the Song Dynasty again, they will use the Three Jins as aid."

"Although grain is expensive, it is still inferior to the tens of thousands of Song people. Not to mention one gold, it is ten gold. As long as it can save Song from disaster, why should I be reluctant?"

These words were beautiful, and Si Chenghuang thought that Mo Zi would be speechless and difficult to refute.Every sentence on the lips is the truth of Mozi, but it seems to be praised.

But he didn’t want Mo Zi to say sternly: “Bribing the three Jins for help is not a long-term solution. Could it be that the king of Chu is insatiable, and Han, Zhao and Wei are not greedy? How can it last long if you don’t practice politics and govern state affairs? If the law of political reform can be established, the country will be rich and the people strong, and the people of the Song Dynasty will be able to defend the Song Dynasty, so why bother to bribe the Three Jins?"

Sicheng Huang let out a hesitation, remained silent for a while, and finally said: "Your Majesty is sick, I have no great talent, and the public has no talent, so I have to do this bad plan."

Mozi said in a rage: "The Song Dynasty has no talents? In ancient times, the sage kings were in charge of government, and they appointed virtues and respected talents. Even if they were engaged in agriculture, handicrafts, or business, those who were capable would be selected, given high titles, and generous salaries. Give him tasks and give him power. An official will not be rich forever, but the people will not be poor forever. Those who are capable will be promoted, and those who are not capable will be dismissed."

"You are the governor of the city, and you have a high position and authority. Do you think this is a reward? If the title is not high, the people will not respect him; if the salary is not high, the people will not trust him; if the power is not great, the people will not respect him. Don’t be afraid. These three things are given to you, not to reward you, but to let you get things done!”

Si Cheng Huang knew Mo Zi's temper, he kept saying yes, but he said in his heart: "Who dares to use you Mo Zi? What kind of talent is that Sheng Chuo? He has made a great reputation under Xiang Ziniu's hands. If you say he is not righteous, he will be recalled." , if everything is righteous, what else will my city do?"

"I don't know that there are so many talented people among you Mohist? But Mohist only know righteousness, and only recognize you Mo Di. If you are not my confidant, how can I use it? If you Mohist all belong to me, look at me How much can it do?"

What was in my heart, I couldn't say it out of my mouth, but said afterwards: "Your Majesty has always known that Mr. is a great talent..."

Mozi directly refused: "Your Majesty may use my righteousness?"

Si Chenghuang pretended to be silent.

But I thought in my heart, of course I know that you can't do it because of your righteousness, so you don't want to be a doctor, otherwise I wouldn't say anything about you.I have a request for you today, so let you talk about it for a while, it will be rare in the future.You don't want to see me, and I don't want to see you, just right.

Shi looked impatiently from the side, thinking that what she said to her husband yesterday was good, why did she suddenly speak so impatiently today?What you said is useless, how could Emperor Sicheng listen to it?I see that you are very smart on weekdays, and you have also taught Gong Zaoye what it means to see people and speak nonsense, what happened today?
It's a pity that he couldn't get in the conversation, so he could only worry.

At this time, Mozi said again: "We Mohists, if we do not practice righteousness, we cannot be ministers. Being a minister is only for doing righteousness, not for salary."

Si Chenghuang made another toast and said: "What you say is very true, I admire it. Who would not believe what you say, not to mention me, even King Qihou of Chu? Your Majesty, if you don't use what you say, what can I do? Even if I want to practice the natural righteousness, what can I do? Now, Mr. give me some of those grains, and I will bribe the three sects of Han, Zhao and Wei as a gift, so as to avoid the disaster of the people of Song Dynasty, that is all I can do to do justice It's over."

Mozi seemed to hesitate for a moment, and asked back: "If I give you that grain of rice, will it really save the people of Song Dynasty from the disaster? You won't be able to fight or fight within a few years?"

Hearing these words, Emperor Sicheng felt that Mozi's heart was moved, and he said quickly: "It's natural. With the help of Jin to control Chu, the rice of sir can be worth hundreds of chariots. So please give me some."

Mozi pondered for a while, as if he had been persuaded by Emperor Sicheng.

Sicheng Huang also thought that Mozi was about to agree, but he didn't want Mozi to say suddenly: "Since this grain can be worth hundreds of chariots, and you don't have to use weapons for three to five years, then let's reduce the tax for three years." You are hungry at the age of year, and the palace was repaired last year, even if the emperor does not allow it, you will always have your own fief."

When Si Chenghuang heard this, he cursed in his heart that he had fallen into Mozi's rhetoric again. It is useless to say those high-sounding words, so he could only sigh: "I don't know, sir. I have many guests, and I don't have enough time. It’s hard to get rid of it. If you don’t have money, it’s hard to gather talents. I’m really not a sage like Mr., and those guests are not people like Mohist who only do righteousness and don’t ask for salary. I really can’t follow Mr.’s method.”

Mo Zi snorted, and Si Cheng Huang didn't take it seriously, but whoever the king who met Mo Zi became the king, which one is not like this?When it comes to doing righteous things, it will be revealed.

After a while, Mozi sighed and said, "Shi said, this thing belongs to him, and he got it when he was not a Mohist. One grain and one gold, if I ask you for it, the gold will still have to be collected from taxes and rents." In the end. In the end, we Mohists are unrighteous. If righteousness is the treasure, we can't take this gold."

Upon hearing this, Si Chenghuang heaved a sigh of relief and said, "What you said is absolutely true."

Mozi seemed to be preoccupied, he let out a long sigh, and said leisurely, "Is there any way that you can do justice without reducing taxes?"

Si Chenghuang also sighed and said: "The "Yi" says that everyone gets what they want. King Wen's wisdom lies in this. I am stupid, so I can't think of a way to get what everyone wants. If there is such a way, I will definitely use it."

Hearing this, Shi almost spit out a sip of light wine in his mouth, secretly said: "Sir! You still say you don't know how to bargain?"

Where is this not?This is obviously very skillful.

(End of this chapter)