Shi has already made the truth very clear, except for the last paragraph about casting the sword of reward and punishment in the world, Mozi also understands the meaning of Shi.

There is a factual basis for this, except that it will happen in the future. Shi can learn from history, but Mozi can't, so he can only listen to Shi Shi's analysis.

Later, after the Qin State changed the law, the tax was received at a maximum of one-fifth to one-third. If he concentrates on promoting the new farming method now, the Emperor Sicheng of the Song State will definitely raise taxes, and maybe he will die to provoke the countries.

The Song Kingdom has the heart of a strong country, and its ancestors have also been broad, and it was really a peaceful town back then.

Even before being divided by Qi, Chu and Wei, he also had a period of time, attacking Liang Wei in the northwest, taking the city of Qi in the east, and seizing the land of Chu in the south.

Of course, the result was also pinched to death by various countries in an instant.

I don't want these things of my own to be wedding clothes for others, and they are also the clothes of the dying Song Kingdom.

It is better to use the most unsophisticated tax package law to control a place first, because Mozi does not accept fiefdoms.

Now the village community where he has authority is still too small, and he can be the Meng taste Xue of one person, but he can't be the Meng taste of all ink people.

In later generations, Taishi Highway passed through Xue Di, and Meng Weijun had been dead for a long time, but there were many evil young men who had a chivalrous atmosphere there.

I feel that if there is such a place, it is not difficult to make it all "Diao people". The ink is the vanguard, and a group of "Diao people" are apprentices, so there is a lot to be done.

Mozi also felt that there was some truth in what he said. Four hundred ink people can defend a city, but they can't punish injustice, and Mozi himself feels that the theory of rewards and punishments of ghosts and gods is a little difficult to support, and he also wants to try to solve the rewards and punishments that he has pursued all his life but cannot obtain.

The Mozi was enthusiastic about the idea of suitability, and Mozi hesitated to give permission, so he came to see Emperor Sicheng today.

At the banquet, after Si Chenghuang and Mozi said a few words, Mozi introduced the disciples who followed him.

Speaking of the city of Jia dolphin first, Emperor Sicheng asked people to give wine and praised him repeatedly.

"The merchant of Taoyi, I have heard more about this person. I wonder who the other one is? ”

"It is a new inkman, and the grain rice is the transmission of this man's ancestor. This person's name is appropriate. ”

Si Chenghuang also guessed the identity of Shi, and after asking, he asked someone to pour wine, and Shi took the opportunity to talk about the things that were rarely given to neighbors back then, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

At this time, the wine was very light, but the soul was its own, but the body was the original suitable, and it was rare to drink light wine, and the entrance was also a little uncomfortable.

Shixin said, with the current alcohol content of this wine, if it was the body of his previous life, it would be impossible to get drunk after drinking a jar, but the wine is quite sweet, which is also considered wine?

After a few words, he was a little drunk, and he didn't dare to drink it anymore, so he only poked the bowl of corn with a spoon, which was quite rude.

Seeing this, Emperor Sicheng smiled shamefully in his heart, but he still had a smile on his face, and said in his heart that he really couldn't be courteous.

After a few more idle words, Mozi finally asked, "I don't know what Sicheng wants this grain of rice?" ”

Si Chenghuang was actually reluctant to deal with Mozi, in his opinion, Mozi had too many people, and he often asked if he wanted to do righteousness.

But he also knew that Mozi belonged to a fierce horse, and it was impossible to change what he believed, and he also knew that Mozi's methods and the Mo family's disciples' abilities made it impossible to tell lies.

"Sir, I want to come and know about the Sanjin Invitation. The three promotions are strong and unstoppable. The king of Chu was tireless, and the number of Jing people surrounded the Song Dynasty. If war breaks out in the future, the Song people will suffer from the disaster of the sword. Song is weak, Chu and Jin are strong, you must not accept it, you must not bribe. I want to take the grain rice as a gift and bribe Sanjin. If the Jing people besiege the Song Dynasty again, they will lead the three Jin as reinforcements. ”

"Although grain rice is expensive, it is still inferior to tens of thousands of Song people. Don't say one gold, it is ten gold, as long as I can save Song from disaster, what can I reluctant? ”

This was said beautifully, and Emperor Sicheng thought that Mozi would be speechless and difficult to refute. Every sentence on his lips is Mozi's truth, but it seems that he still needs to be praised.

But he didn't want Mozi to say: "Bribing the three Jin with things as a help, it is not a long-term method." Could it be that the king of Chu is insatiable, and Han Zhaowei is not greedy? If you don't cultivate politics and govern the country, how can you last long? If the law of political change can be cultivated, the country is rich and the people are strong, the Song people can defend the Song Dynasty, so why bribe the Sanjin? ”

Emperor Sicheng was silent, silent for a while, and finally said: "The king has a lot of diseases, I have no great talent, and the clan has no talent, so I have to make this decision." ”

Mozi said angrily: "Isn't there any talent in the Song Kingdom? In ancient times, the holy king was in power, and he was virtuous and virtuous, even if he was engaged in agriculture or handicrafts or business, he would select him if he was able, give him a high lord, give him a generous gift, give him a task, and give him power. Officials will not be rich forever, and the people will not be poor forever. He who has power will be used, and he who is not able will be deposed. ”

"You are the secretary of the city, you are in a high position, do you think this is a reward? If the title is not high, the people will not respect him; If he is not generous, the people will not trust him; If he does not have much power, the people will not be afraid of him. These three things are given to you, not to reward you, but to get things done! ”

Emperor Sicheng knew Mozi's temper, and he said yes again and again, but in his heart, he said: "Who dares to use you Mozi?" What kind of talent is that? Broke into a great reputation under Xiang Ziniu, you said that he would be recalled if he did not do righteousness, if he did all righteousness, what else would I do in this city? ”

"I didn't know that there are a lot of talented people among your ink masters? But the ink person only knows the righteousness, and only recognizes you Mo Zhai, not my henchman, how can I use it? If all of you ink artists belong to me, how much do you think I can do? ”

What he thought in his heart, he couldn't say it, but said after saying yes: "The gentleman has always known that Mr. is talented......

Mozi directly refused: "Your Excellency may use my righteousness? ”

Si Chenghuang pretended to be silent.

But I thought in my heart, of course I know that if you don't do your righteousness, you won't be a doctor, otherwise I won't talk about you. If I ask you today, I will let you talk for a while, and it will be rare in the future. You don't want to see me, and I don't want to see you, that's right.

I was anxious to watch from the side, and I said that I was so good with my husband yesterday, why did I suddenly say it so impatiently today? It's useless for you to say this, how could Si Chenghuang listen to it? I see you very smart on weekdays, and you have also taught Gongzao Ye to see people and talk about people, what is wrong with today?

It's a pity that he can't interject, so he can only be in a hurry.

At this time, Mozi said again: "If we ink people, if we don't do righteousness, we can't be subordinates." To be a subordinate is only to do righteousness, not to be a servant. ”

Si Chenghuang toasted again: "What Mr. said is extremely true, I admire it." Mr. said, don't say it's me, it's the Marquis of Chu, who doesn't believe it? You don't need to say what Mr. said, what can I do? Even if I wanted to do what I was born right, what could I do? Now that Mr. has given me some of the grain, I have bribed Han, Zhao and Wei Sanzong for the sake of courtesy, so that I can avoid the disaster of the Song people, which is what I can do to do righteousness. ”

Mozi seemed to hesitate for a moment, and asked rhetorically: "If I give you that grain of rice, can I really avoid the disaster of the Song people?" Don't fight in a few years? ”

When Emperor Sicheng heard this, he felt that Mozi was already moved, and hurriedly said, "This is natural. With Jin as the aid and Chu is controlled, Mr.'s grain rice can be worth hundreds of chariots. So please give me some more. ”

Mozi groaned for a while, and seemed to have been moved by Emperor Sicheng's words.

Emperor Sicheng also thought that Mozi was about to agree, but he didn't want Mozi to suddenly say: "Since this grain of rice is worth hundreds of chariots, and you can not use soldiers in three or five years, then reduce the tax for three years." The year before was hungry, and the palace was repaired in the last year, even if the king was not allowed, you always have your own fiefdom. ”

As soon as Emperor Sicheng heard this, he secretly scolded himself for being in Mozi's argument again, and it was useless to say those high-sounding words again, so he had to sigh and said: "Sir, I don't know, I have a lot of guests, and I don't have enough money, so it's really difficult to reduce it." If you don't have money, it's hard to gather talents. I am really not a virtuous person like Sir, and those guests are not people like Moshi who only do righteousness and do not seek profit, and I really can't abide by Sir's methods. ”

Mozi snorted, and Emperor Sicheng didn't care, but all the kings who met with Mozi were crowned, which one was not like this? When it comes to doing what is righteous, it will be revealed.

After a long time, Mozi sighed and said, "Shi said, this thing is his, and he got it when he was not an ink master." If I ask you for a grain of gold, it will still come out of taxes and taxes. In the end, it is our ink who is unjust, and if we take righteousness as a treasure, we cannot ask for this gold. ”

When Emperor Si Cheng heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "What Mr. said is extremely true. ”

Mozi seemed to be preoccupied, let out a long sigh, and sighed leisurely: "Is there any way that you can do righteousness without reducing taxes?" ”

Si Chenghuang also sighed and said: "Yi" clouds, each has its place. The wisdom of King Wen lies in this. I'm stupid, and I can't think of a way to get what I want. If there is such a solution, I will definitely use it. ”

Hearing this, a mouthful of light wine in his mouth almost squirted out, and he said secretly: "Sir! You also say you won't bargain? ”

Where will this be? This is clearly very skillful.