warring states careerist

Chapter 27

The first month of the 22nd year of King Weilie of Zhou.

A group of people were walking outside Shangqiu City, looking hurried, all wearing short brown coats, but with bronze swords on their waists.

A random copper sword can be exchanged for dozens of new clothes, but these people just hold the copper sword tightly and don't care about the broken clothes on their bodies.

The first person, over 60 years old, is Mo Di's chief disciple, Qin Huali who rebelled against Confucianism 30 years ago and returned to Mo Di, and was also a teacher and friend of Mo Di.

The people behind him are not very old, and they are all from the lineage left by Mozi when he traveled south to Chu country.

Some of these young people have become officials, and some have managed household affairs for lords such as Duke Luyang and Lord Huanding.

Qin Huali looked up at Shangqiu City which was close at hand, her expression was full of worry.

Two months ago, Qin Huali, who was in Yang City of Chu State, suddenly received a bamboo slip written by Mo Di himself. Mohist disciples came from Qi State to deliver a message, asking Qin Huali to bring some Mohist disciples of Chu State to hurry. Return to Shangqiu.

Things are serious.

But it wasn't the first time it happened either.

A few years ago, Xiangziniu from Qi State invaded Lu State. At that time, Sheng Chuo, a Mohist disciple, was under Xiangziniu's command.

Sheng Chuo participated in all three unjust invasions of Lu, without any dissuasion, and gained a great reputation by relying on the skills he learned from the Mohist School, vaguely becoming Xiang Ziniu's first retainer.

At that time, Mozi immediately sent someone to forcefully bring back disciples like Sheng Chuo, who did not act righteously, defended, attacked and loved for the sake of salary, and deprived him of the right to participate in politics and be an official.

Then Mo Zi personally negotiated with Xiang Ziniu, and then met Qi Gong and Tian's family.

Take Zhi Bo, who was the most powerful in the past and caused public anger, and has now been wiped out by the three families of Han, Zhao, and Wei, as a counterexample. The Mohist disciples went to Qi State.

Sheng Chuo's behavior has been learned by Mohists, and Mo Zhai has issued warnings many times, severely criticizing Sheng Chuo's behavior that only cares about his salary and does not abide by the righteousness of Mohism.

But in the past few years, the same situation happened again, and it was more serious than the last Shengchao incident.

It is for this reason that Mo Zi strictly ordered Mohists from all over the world to elect representatives from each fiefdom, county, and city, and immediately go to Shangqiu.

Qin Huali recalled the message sent by that disciple, and knew that the incident this time might be more serious than the last Shengchao incident.

This time, the civil turmoil in Qi caused many young Mohist disciples to be at a loss.

Mozi personally told them that all Mohists were not allowed to participate in this civil strife.

But some disciples of the Mohist school asked back, Mr. told us to stick to our faith, if we betray our own lord, who will use ink in the future?

Mozi said, this is small righteousness, not great righteousness.

Do you have to be loyal to the leaders of the dog army who broke through Haojing and trusted you?
Could it be that the Yidi with their left coats on their backs treated you favorably, and even used you more than the kings of Xia, so you have to be loyal to them?
This small righteousness is easily deceived when you can't tell the big righteousness.

When the great righteousness and the small righteousness contradict each other, the great righteousness shall prevail.

When there is a conflict between the title of the monarch and the order of the gentleman, the order of the giant shall prevail.

When the order of the giant is contrary to the righteousness of Tianzhi, the righteousness of Tianzhi shall prevail.

Taking advantage of this time, Mohists from all over the world must return to Shangqiu, listen to the teachings of the giants, figure out the difference between great righteousness and small righteousness, unify their thinking, and share common meanings.

Anyone who does not abide by it can no longer call himself a Mohist.Otherwise, it will end like Shengchao, and all countries dare not use it, but the Mohists feel ashamed, and the world is so big that there is no room for it.

Thinking of this, Qin Huali wiped his sweat secretly when he thought about the affairs of Qi, and said in his heart that after all, the master still has a high view, otherwise the Mohist family will be in danger this time.

According to the message sent by the disciple this time, the internal turmoil in Qi was actually a coup d'état involving Tian and Tian Hu working together to kill the Patriarch of the Tian family and their elder brother Tian Miaozi at this time.

But the key figure in this coup was Xiang Ziniu whom Sheng Chuo had served a few years ago.

Xiang Ziniu, who was held by Tian He as a dagger, was the key figure in getting rid of Tian Mourning Son.

It is impossible for Tian He to kill his brother himself, otherwise he would not be the head of the Tian family and the actual king of Qi.

If Mozi hadn't sent Gao Sunzi back to bring Shengchuo back, with Shengchuo's swordsmanship and city warfare ability, Xiang Ziniu would probably send Shengchuo in this coup.

And if Sheng Chuo is still under Xiang Ziniu's command, he will definitely become the murderer who killed Tian Miaozi because he completely lost his faith and acted only for glory and loyalty to his personal righteousness.

If that is the case, the Mo family will suffer injustice, and no one can clean it up.

Now, the three families of Han, Zhao and Wei once again joined forces to attack Qi as the three secretaries of Jin. This is an unjust war between big countries, and no Mohist is allowed to participate.

As for the ending, although it is still in the process, even Qin Huali, who is far away in Yangcheng of Chu State, understands that as long as the three families of Han, Zhao and Wei join forces as the three ministers of the Jin Dynasty instead of civil war, Qi State will not be able to stop it at all.

The combined forces of the three Jins are invincible in the world at this time.

Chu State wanted to send troops, but Chu State divided power.

If the monarch wants to send troops, he must obtain permission from powerful vassal families such as Duke Luyang, Lord Ye, Lord Huanding, Lord Pingye, the Jing family, and the Zhao family. The minister sent troops, and begged grandpa to tell grandma to share the benefits after the war before mobilizing troops.

Ask for help from Qin. At this time, Wu Qi, the No. 1 soldier in the world, is still in Xihe, and it is difficult for Qin to protect itself, let alone attack the back of the Three Jins.

Qin Huali thought to himself: "The internal turmoil in Qi this time may not only be a matter of the Qi State. This time, sir, in order to invite us back, in addition to advocating common justice and distinguishing between righteousness and righteousness, I am afraid it is also preparing for the defense of the city. what."

While thinking about it, a disciple behind him suddenly pointed to a lush green field in the distance, and said in amazement: "Sir, look, whose field is that? Why is it planted with wheat in winter?"

The person who spoke was Meng Sheng, he was eight feet tall, unparalleled in courage and strength, he valued love and righteousness, he was Qin Huali's disciple.

A native of Yangcheng in the Chu State, he was also a minor nobleman. He has known the son of Lord Huan Ding since he was a child. The short brown of the agricultural industry and businessman became the Mohist who saved the world.

This is one of Qin Huali's favorite disciples, and Meng Sheng is already the second generation disciple of the Mohist school.When it comes to swordsmanship, there are few opponents except Gong Zaoye and others.

Qin Huali heard the words, took advantage of the situation, and was also surprised.

Not far away, in a vast field, the grass is green, which is particularly conspicuous in this bleak winter.

Since he rebelled against Confucianism 30 years ago and returned to Mozhai, Mo Zhai regarded him as a national scholar, so he has learned a lot of art, farming, swordsmanship, and city defense.He is definitely not the kind of ignorant person who can't tell the difference between wheat seedlings and leeks.

Just by looking at it, you can tell that there is wheat growing there.

At this time, there is no habit of growing winter wheat, and the theory of Sumai will be implemented throughout the country until the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Qin Huali has never seen wheat growing in winter, and thought: "What are the fields here for? Doesn't he know that everything is bleak in winter, won't this kind of wheat be frozen to death?"

Just as I was curious, I heard a child's cry from afar.

"Pedestrians in the distance, detour. There is wheat here. To prevent wild animals, we dug traps around, don't fall into them!"

In the distance, a child was waving at them.The child had a small bow on his back and a small wooden sword hanging from his waist, and his face could not be seen clearly from a distance.

After hearing this, Qin Huali took a look and couldn't help taking a deep breath.

Meng Sheng also came over, pointed to the wheat field in the distance, and said, "Sir, look, there are horseshoe pits everywhere, and there are hemp ropes next to the horses... How can this prevent wild animals? It is clearly used to prevent horses from driving in winter." It’s for a hunting nobleman. It’s arranged in an orderly manner. If you drive in, the horse’s hoof will break, and people will be stabbed to death by the wooden wedge next to it.”

"How can there be such a person in the village?"

(End of this chapter)