This question is neither easy to answer nor easy to answer for the envoys of Wei and Chu.

Mozi originally had a trace of the idea of being seventy years old and going to reason with the princes and nobles again.

But with the impulse of old age caused by the long-cherished wish that existed at the age of twenty yesterday, this little bit of thinking has also faded, and the decision has been made within the ink maker.

This question didn't have to be asked.

It was impossible for the Wei envoy and the Chu envoy to answer for the monarch, but they didn't need to ask to know that the monarch could not use the righteousness of the inkman.

Because these two countries are the two poles of the world at this time, at a time when they seem to be strong, they are far from the end of those who must use ink.

It goes without saying that if this question is not answered, it is silent denial.

It was secretly refreshing in his heart, and he understood that Ren Ke's last words could be said to have made some ink artists lose their last illusions.

He didn't lose, which can be regarded as letting the ink people present once again recognize his ability. Others can be discussed, but the position of the head of the Xuanyi Department can indeed be competent.

As for the debate with Yang Zhu, Meng Sunyang, Lie Yukou and others, it is not yet certain that they can be won, but the polemics on paper are suitable for the time being.

The two envoys of Wei and Chu were also relieved by Mozi's last words, as long as the Mozi people did not all go to the other family and nest in this small Pei County, they would not be worried.

The affairs of the Song State are destined to have no autonomy in the Song State, and it is mainly a question of who wins the pro-Chu faction or the pro-Jin faction of the internal aristocracy, so neither country is worried about the Mo Dynasty and the Song Dynasty.

The ink masters knew what the answer of the two messengers would be, and they were not in a hurry.

It wasn't until the two sides said that they couldn't make up their minds about this matter that Mozi said, "Since that's the case, then you can go back and ask." How to answer, we will also write on the straw silk one by one, and the disciples will bring it. ”

"Since yesterday you spoke of things that benefit the world, I will tell you today. These things that benefit the world, the ink man is willing to let the people of the world benefit. However, if you don't use the righteousness of the inkman, the inkman will not appear. ”

"You can also reply to your king, and the inker can spread this, but not as an official, but as an inkman. Can you understand what the ink man means? ”

Ren Ke thought for a moment, nodded and said, "What do you mean, I understand." If you appoint the ink as an official and do not use your righteousness, it means that the ink artist has abandoned his own righteousness. And if the ink is alone, then after all, the ink is still abiding by his own righteousness to benefit the world. ”

Mozi nodded, and that's what he said.

And the deeper meaning is quite clear yesterday.

Whether it is corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, cattle ploughing, double-wheel carts, or mills, all of this must be remembered by the people of the world: this is made by the ink maker, it is promoted by the ink maker, and the purpose of the ink promotion is to benefit the world.

This is a fanfare, and it is impossible to do it as a retainer and an official, otherwise the people will not know more about the reputation of the Mo.

As for the resulting increase in the power of various countries, that was the right purpose.

Only the development of agriculture can bring about the development of handicrafts, and the growth of the Wei State can lead to the war in the Central Plains faster, so that the countries are exhausted and it is difficult to notice that the ink makers who have made a fortune quietly are growing.

Ren Ke thought about the explanations of Zhai Huang, Li Kui and others before he came, and felt that this absolute of the ink man was beneficial and harmless to the Wei State.

Wherever the ink is willing to go, as long as the technology is disseminated, it is still Wei Hou who benefits.

At that time, even if the ink master says anything non-attacking, love, etc., Wei Hou can listen or not, anyway, everything has been learned, who cares what the ink man says?

There are many capable people among the ink scholars, and Ren Ke has already seen it at this time. Young people under the age of twenty can say some truths in the world, what kind of means will those ink masters who are already famous all over the world be?

He thought for a moment, got up and said, "The king will definitely be pleased with the righteousness of the ink master in Wei Land, and he will not hinder it. Passing through various places, some name deeds can also be issued. ”

Chu Envoy also gave a similar answer, in his opinion, this was simply a surprise.

Originally, I thought that I would need to use a lot of gifts and words to exchange some things back in the hands of the ink maker.

But now it seems that there is no need for anything, and the ink will take the initiative to benefit the world - there are many such fools in the world, so there is no doubt about it.

As for how to do righteousness, that is what the ink masters have to do, and it has nothing to do with them.

Ren Ke thought of the straw silk that Xihe Shou Wu Qi attached great importance to, and asked: "Now the straw silk has spread all over the big cities and towns, and the scholars praise this thing." ”

"I once heard Shi write an article that said that it is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish, which is a great thing. Wei Hou is willing to pay a thousand gold, please fish. ”

This ink artist has also discussed internally, and the meaning of suitability is very clear: of course, it can be sold, but not now, but to make a time difference.

A time difference of three to five years allowed the people in the market to basically become familiar with the cheap script commonly used within the ink makers, and then let the planned clay or lead printing technology mature, spread the papermaking technology and reduce the price of paper, while the ink makers maintained the monopoly of printing technology to monopolize private knowledge.

If paper comes out too early, it's not necessarily a good thing.

Qin has Qin's writing, Chu has Chu's writing, once paper leads to knowledge becoming cheap, and the writing of various countries has not yet been unified, future generations may have a hundred times more trouble.

Before the "cheap characters" of the ink scholars became the common language of the Zhuxia academic circles, paper must not appear on a large scale.

This point involves the bottom line of the ink man: synonymous.

The basis of synonymology is not synonymous, but homogenity can definitely promote synonymology.

Because it involves the bottom line, this matter is non-negotiable.

All kinds of details had been discussed last night, and when Ren Ke asked, Mozi said, "Grass silk is a thing...... It's extremely slow to learn. Yesterday, the ink people discussed this matter in a group, and there are plans. ”

"The truth, skills, and aspirations of the ink man benefit the world, which everyone can learn, and the ink man is not prepared to hide his secrets. Now that the township school has been built, I can be regarded as a figure who can be as famous as Zhongni, and it is not impossible to accept some disciples, right? ”

Ren Ke hurriedly said: "It's okay." Dr. Ganmu often praised your learning, and Nishikawa Mamoru also said that he often listened to your reputation in Lu back then. If you accept disciples, I think even kings can be regarded as teachers. ”

His words are not compliments, at this time, the people in the world who can claim to be compared with Zhong Ni are the old man in front of Ren Ke.

Yang Zhu and others are still young, and they belong to the characters who are compared with the poultry slippery; Weiss's teacher is Bu Zixia, and he is only a disciple of Zhongni.

Mozi said: "Since this is the case, I think that some things that benefit the world must be passed on. Since you have come to hire the rebels, you do not want to do what is righteous......"

Ren Ke smiled a little shyly, it was obvious.

The Wei people value the skilled and unrighteous Mozi like Shengxuan, and since Mozi has said it clearly, there is no need to hide anything, just admit it and say that it is true.

"Since you are not employing the righteousness of the inkman, but the art of the inkman, it is simple. Now that the township school exists, you can choose some talented young people to study here. ”

"The ink is still virtuous, and he also has his own means of selecting sages, which is not inferior to Bole's knowledge of horses and Yidun's jade. Ink scholars can operate in the big cities or national capitals to select teachable talents. ”

"These people, the ink master will not let them become ink masters, but after they have completed their studies, they will return to their own country, spread the things that benefit the world, and live to become a politician. But they were not recommended by me Mo Zhai, but they had only learned in the village school of the Mo people, and it was the king's choice whether to use them or not. ”

"If you are willing, the king can invest money to pay for the village school, and the ink scholar can help cultivate teachable talents in each country, or the country can choose its own."

When Mo Zhai said this, he laughed and said: "The world's knowledge about crops, hundreds of crafts, Tianzhi, and new skills is the highest here, and it cannot be compared elsewhere." The world is so big that no one can compare. ”

Ren Ke hurriedly nodded and said, "I believe this." If you don't speak righteousness, but only skill, this is admired by everyone in the world, and it cannot be compared. It's just that...... The township school is in Peidi, which is quite far away. It is not convenient for scholars from all over the world to come and go......"

"If you can be in Shangqiu or Taoyi, it is the best, they are all in the world, extending in all directions. Wei Hou seeks talents, but even if there is a war, he will also restrain the soldiers from invading the township school. ”

Mozi raised his hand and said, "Let's talk about this matter." ”

"I know the purpose of your coming today."

"What you can get, you don't need your gold and jade; If you can't get it, I can't look down on this bit of gold and jade. ”

By knowing, he means that those things that are already known are already known; It is also saying that the secret things are already known.

Since he said on the surface that he had decided to accept only some disciples who were not academically academic, he was warning Ren Ke not to take away the ink man too blatantly.

And if it was just the Mozi who took the initiative to leave after wandering around with gold and jade like before, Mozi felt that there was no need to stay. If it's the kind of half-hesitation and half-rejection, you still have to find a way not to let Ren Ke use some means to win over.

The Moshi has no time to deal with these things now, and they are about to take advantage of the opportunity of the Chu people to go north to maintain their hegemony to do a lot of things, and it is impossible for the Moshi's internal mind to focus on maintaining the firmness of the Moshi.

The envoys of both countries also understood Mozi's meaning, and it can be regarded as Mozi's final reply.

As long as they go back and make it clear, then what they want, the ink artist will naturally take the initiative to send it over, and even take the initiative to help spread the improved seeds and sowing technology, as for how to spread it and what kind of way to choose, that is the ink master's business.

But the Moist is trustworthy, as long as he agrees, he will do it, and the Moist has also admitted that communication technology can indeed benefit the world, so he will definitely do it.

And if you want some low-level official talents, you can also choose to send them to study here, which is nothing more than a part of the money paid by the offices of various countries.

If you want to give it to you, as long as it benefits the world, the ink maker will give it to you for free; I don't want to give it to you, you can't snatch it if you want to.

As for the idea of those who want to say that the ink movers are collectively out of office, this time it can be regarded as borrowing the mouths of Wei and Chu to spread all over the world: the righteousness of those who do not use ink is not to be discussed.

Chu and Wei, of course, it is impossible to use it, and just a non-offensive sentence rejects the possibility of using it.

Even if it were clear that an increase in wealth does not necessarily require war, it would be impossible for the two countries to listen to it, because at that time there had never been a situation in the world where an explosion of productive forces led to a sharp increase in national strength.

This is determined by vision, and it is also determined by history: there are no ancients, so no one believes in the inferences of the Mo.

Except for the ink scholars, at this time, the world is not yet a world where reasoning and knowledge are the mainstream.