At this time, how could the attendants care about the difference between whether it was a rebellion that hindered the defense of the city or a kind of siege technique of the Chu people, and only hoped that those who could ink would come forward to solve the chaos in the city as soon as possible.

But after he didn't want him to agree again and again, Mozi still didn't agree, and said: "Even if these people are counted as part of the Chu people's siege technique, they still need the permission of the people in the city to defend the city." Otherwise, who will defend against it with a bow and a spear? ”

"Now that the hearts of the people in the city are fluctuating, haven't you heard of the Patriotic Rebellion back then?"

"In the past, the Marquis of Wei wanted to be with Chu, but the people did not want it, so he came out of his king to please Jin. Now the people in Shangqiu City don't want to fight, but I'm afraid that they will also be the king, right? ”

The waiter's face changed slightly, he knew the story. At that time, the Marquis of Wei decided to betray the Jin and Chu, and the people in the city were very dissatisfied, and they were afraid of the retaliation of the Jin State, so the nobles were slightly incited, and the people of the country directly rioted and exiled their monarch to please the Jin people.

The inhabitants of the national capital, especially those of small countries, often interfere in politics and riot at every turn, and they know in their hearts where their interests lie.

Nowadays, in the affairs of the city, only the ink man on the head of the city can mediate. But since Mozi asked these words, it was obvious that he didn't think that the people's wishes should be followed.

The attendant wiped the blood from his forehead and cried, "But the people were willing to defend." If it weren't for the burning of the granary and the incitement of those people, the people would definitely follow Mo Zhai to defend the city wall now, instead of besieging the palace together! ”

Mozi sighed and said, "Why should the people of Shangqiu defend it? The Mo family talks about profits, you go back and ask your lord, have you given any benefits to the countrymen? ”

"In the past, Wei Yigong liked to raise cranes very much, and cranes took Xuan cars. The people in the country who were awarded weapons said: Let the crane go to war, the crane actually enjoys the official position of Yulu, how can we fight, let your crane fight! ”

"It's the same thing. What benefit did the people get? ”

"In the past, before the long spoon, Cao Di asked Lu Hou why he was fighting, and Lu Hou said that even if the large and small litigation cases cannot be clearly examined one by one, they will be reasonably adjudicated according to the facts, so that they can withstand the battle."

"Now that the Chu people are far superior to Qi Huan's division, this principle is the same, has Song Gongke dealt with all the people's cases and lawsuits?"

"In the past, Gongzi Bao was a virtuous person and treated the people with courtesy, when there was a famine in the Song Kingdom, Gongzi Bao took out all the food and gave alms. For those over 70 years old, there is no one who does not give anything, and precious food is also given according to the season. There is not a day that does not enter and exit the gate of Liuqing. There is no one who does not serve the talented people in the land. ”

So the people of the country used their lives and did not hesitate to fight to the death. It's the same thing. Is it possible for Zida to give food to those over 70 years old and to make use of talented people in the country? ”

After Mozi questioned, he said: "If these things can't be done, then how can we get the support of the people?" ”

He glanced at his attendant and said slowly, "Go back and ask your lord, does he know what he did wrong?" If you know that you have done something wrong, then you may not be able to remedy it, and you may be able to get the support of the people, but this city can still be defended. ”

The attendant gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Mo Zhai, now that the armor in the city is in turmoil, I have been able to rush to the city wall at the risk of death, how can I go back?" ”

"Even if I can risk my life to rush in again, then how can I come out again?"

Mozi said indifferently: "It's okay, I'll send two disciples to follow you back, and those people won't dare to stop you." As for coming out, it is not necessary, if Song Gong knows that he is wrong, he can burn rafters in the palace to make smoke and dust, I can know, and I can also help convey Song Gong's meaning and the people. ”

After that, the names of the two were called, and the two disciples stepped forward with swords, and Mozi said, "And escort him back, just say that I sent you." ”

The two disciples had no fear on their faces, and nodded indifferently in agreement.

The attendant knew that the matter had come to this point, and it was useless to say more, so he thanked him and followed the two Mo disciples towards the palace.

Shi breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that Mozi has already made up his mind and will not change his original intention.

He looked at a certain place in the city, and for a long time seemed to be muttering to himself: "Send charcoal in the snow, but I am afraid that this is not yet the time of the cold." ”

Gong Zaoye heard Shi talking to himself, sighed and shook his head, and did not answer.

Soon after the servant left, the rebel nobles also sent someone to see Mozi, and the person who came was none other than Xiao Sikou.

The position of the little secretary is not high and the power is not heavy, but the responsibilities are very special.

The so-called "to the people and inquire about it: one is to inquire about the danger of the country, the second is to inquire about the relocation of the country, and the third is to inquire about the establishment of the monarch", usually the little Si Kou has no power, but in terms of duties, if there is such a thing as the country in danger, preparing to move the capital, and abolishing the monarch, the little Si Kou has to come forward to ask the opinions of all the people in the city.

After Xiao Sikou met Mozi, he opened his mouth and told a story.

"Mr. Mo Zhai, I heard that in the past, Ju Zigeng was cruel and good at swords, and he must try everyone. The people of the country suffered from it, so they chased it away. ”

"Do you think that the approach of the people of Ju is in line with the morality of the Mo family?"

Mozi nodded, needless to say, this matter is naturally in line with morality. The king of Ju likes swords, and once he succeeds in forging a sword, he always has to kill people with it, so the people of the country banished him and told him to get out.

Seeing Mozi nodding, Xiao Si Kou said again: "Now Zitian is also forging swords. He wants to forge a sword called pride, and he is also testing the sword with the blood of the people, is it wrong for the people to want to expel the king? ”

"If Zitian can abide by the covenant of the year and get close to the Chu people, instead of wanting the sword of pride so that the countrymen can resist the Chu people with blood, how can he incur dissatisfaction?"

"Therefore, the things in the city now are in line with the morality of the Mo, please abide by your own morality and do not go against the will of the people."

Mozi didn't think about it, so he replied: "Mozi will not violate his own morality, let alone the will of the majority of the people, this is what I can swear to the ghosts and gods." ”

Xiao Si Kou was overjoyed, but said, "Why does Mr. Mo Zhai need to make an oath? Your words, even the Marquis of Qi, the Marquis of Jin, and the King of Chu believe it, how dare I not believe it? ”

Xiao Si Kou said in his heart, as long as the ink master does not come forward, then the situation in the city can be completely controlled.

He came this time just to inform the Mo people, in his opinion, the people in the city have been instigated, and it is impossible for the Mo family to obstruct it even if they want to.

Seeing Mozi's promise, Xiao Si Kou said again: "Fortunately, nothing is violated!" ”

There is no rest of the strength in the city, the Chu people are attacking the city again, and the private subordinates of the Emperor Sicheng are defending the city, Xiao Si Kou and others have already inquired clearly, as long as the Mo can declare that they will not participate in this coup d'état and remain neutral, then the matter will be successful.

Shi smiled secretly on the side, and said in his heart: "You only think that you have mastered the people's heart, but you don't know that the people's heart is just a little resentful." Where is the power of wrath worthy of profit? ”

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On the side of the city wall, Gongsun Ze held a bow, his fingers dripping blood, and he pulled it for a long time, even if he had a wrench, his nails were still worn out.

The young attendant who learned to shoot with him was handing arrows on the side, and the Chu people temporarily retreated a hundred feet away, and Gongsun Ze looked back at the city.

There were rumors about the things in the city. There was chaos in the city, besieging the palace and threatening the Duke of Song.

However, the ink man has an order, and those who do not allow the order and go down to the city without permission will be beheaded.

At the same time, the Duke of Song had an order before, and if the Chu people did not retreat, the soldiers on the city wall were all assigned by Mo Zhai and must not be violated.

Gongsun Ze is a gentleman who abides by the rules, not only the rules of his heart, but also the rules of the world.

And because he obeyed the rules, he was at a loss.

It is said that he should share the worries of the monarch, he is a direct subordinate of the Duke of Song, and his higher-level allegiance is the Duke of Song, according to the law of etiquette, as long as this top-down hierarchical relationship can be complied with by everyone, then the world can be governed.

Therefore, he should obey Mozi's order not to go down the city wall.

However, if you see that the monarch is in trouble and do not help, this is really not a gentleman's doing, and you will even be ashamed for the rest of your life.

He shook his fingers, hesitated for a moment, and finally exhaled, and said to the young man: "Go down the city wall!" ”

The young man was stunned, but he didn't hesitate, and followed Gongsun Ze to go down the city wall.

A city patrol who didn't want to be on the side shouted: "Gongsun Ze, where are you going?" Mozi has an order, and those who go down the city wall without permission without an order will be killed! Since you call yourself a gentleman, don't you know that you have to obey the king's commands? Didn't the monarch tell you to obey Mozi's orders when defending the city? ”

This person who patrols the city is not an ink man, but during the time of defending the city, the prohibition of defending the city has long been familiar.

Gongsun Ze's face remained unchanged, and he said loudly: "Could it be that I eat the money given by the king and have a fief that is enough to replace cultivation, and at this time the king is in trouble, do I want to go to the rescue?" ”

This is the key position of the city wall defense, there are a lot of good shooting soldiers, and there are also many people who belong to the Song Gong directly under them, Gongsun Ze's voice is very loud, and the Chu people have temporarily retreated, and many people next to them can hear it clearly.

Gongsun Ze pointed at the city with his sword, and said loudly: "The Son of Heaven has sealed the princes, and the princes have fiefdoms for us, Lu is enough for us not to farm, isn't this time the time to repay the monarch?" ”

"The people are foolish and don't say that they have not received any benefit from the king, so they can be angry. And since we have received benefits from the king, do we not even repay the king? ”

After saying that, he raised his left hand, cut off a strand of his hair, and said loudly: "Now going down to the city is against the king's order to defend the city, and if there is chaos, the world will be in chaos, if I go down to the city, I have already violated the king's order, and I should be killed." ”

"Now that he does not go down to the city, but he violates the etiquette of the world, this is an insult that the scholars cannot accept. If the monarch is besieged and I don't go to the rescue, then even if I live, how can I be at ease? ”

He handed the severed hair into the hands of the patrolman and exclaimed, "I will now go down to the city to rescue the king!" If you die in battle, then needless to say! If I don't die in battle, my father-in-law Sun Ze swears that he will come to receive his death! ”

After saying that, he raised his sword and said, "Are you afraid of death?" Is there anyone who is willing to die with me? ”