"I heard from the boy that you came to me."
"My name is Zhang Cheng, sir. Am I a descendant of the Mohist school?"
"Indeed, my name is Mo Qi. I wonder what brings you here?"
"I came here this time to ask you to come out of seclusion."
"Leaving the mountains? The Mohist school originated in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and has been passed down to this day. I am just a craftsman, hiding away from the world here, just seeking peace and tranquility."
"Mr. Mo, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty 'abolished all schools of thought and respected Confucianism alone,' which led to the decline of Mohism. Don't you want to restore the glory of your ancestors, let people all over the world rediscover Mohist teachings, and let Mohist teachings be passed down through the ages?"
"Today, the world is still ruled by the Han Dynasty, and Confucianism is the only dominant school of thought. How can we restore the glory of our ancestors? In the eyes of scholars all over the world, the Mohist school is nothing more than a craftsman with strange and tricky skills and unorthodox ways." Mo Qi sighed.
"That's not necessarily true. In the pre-Qin era, the Mohist, Confucian, and Legalist schools of thought were equally renowned. When Mozi was alive, Confucianism and Mohism were equally famous. But now, Legalism's ideas have been incorporated into imperial law, Confucianism has been universally taught, and Mohism has been relegated to a niche. Whose fault is this?
In my opinion, Mohism is no less than Confucianism; it's just that the world doesn't recognize it. Mr. Mo, now you have the opportunity to rise to prominence and restore Mohism to its former glory, yet you only wish to remain in seclusion. I'm afraid your ancestors would be disappointed to learn how Mohism has fallen to this point."
Lin Han secretly paid attention to Mo Qi's reaction.
The clue is given to him, whether he can subdue him or not is his own business.
Having clues does not mean conquering the enemy. It mainly depends on personal charm and means.
Mo Qi remained silent for a long time. After some thought, he asked, "Where are you from, sir? Why are you so confident that you can restore the glory of Mohism?"
"Have you ever heard of the Great Xia Dynasty?"
"Daxia? But the Daxia that was established after the destruction of the Wuhuan?"
"Exactly. Has the Great Xia King heard of it?" Lin Han smiled and asked again, "What do you think of it, sir?"
"Some time ago, the ruler of Great Xia personally led an army of 200,000 and conquered the four northern kingdoms. The ruler of Great Xia was ambitious, wise, and courageous." Mo Qi was stunned as he spoke, looking at Lin Han in surprise. "Are you the envoy sent by Great Xia to invite my Mo family to come out of seclusion?"
"Yes and no. I am Zhang Cheng, the Lord of Great Xia." Lin Han said with a calm smile, "If you are willing to come out into the world, I am willing to honor the Mohist school as the Great Xia national school and give the people of Great Xia the opportunity to preach and teach. Let the Mohist teachings spread throughout the land of Great Xia."
Mo Qi looked shocked.
"I don't know the Great Xia King, I'm sorry for the intrusion."
"I am the ruler of the Great Xia Kingdom, not the Emperor of the Great Han Dynasty. Sir, you are not a citizen of the Great Xia Kingdom yet. There is no need to be so polite."
Lin Han smiled and waved his hand.
"Master, after Mozi's death, the Mohist school was divided into three parts, scattered throughout China, and gradually declined. Sir, why not take this opportunity to call on all Mohist students to reunite, spread the true Mohist tradition, and strengthen Mohism? My Great Xia Ministry of Works has a vacant position waiting for you."
"I, the common people, are willing to bring the Mohist school into Daxia and become its subjects."
Mo Qi was immediately moved and saluted Lin Han.
The Great Xia King personally came to invite him to come out of retirement, promising to make Mohism the national school of thought. If an envoy had come, he would not have believed it, but the Great Xia King came in person, giving him great face.
If he doesn't seize this opportunity, Mohism will decline in these troubled times, and he will not be able to face his ancestors.
"System prompt: Mo Qi, a great scholar of the Mohist school, is willing to follow you. Do you agree?"
"agree."
Lin Han immediately chose to agree and was overjoyed.
Another super craftsman.
In terms of craftsman skills, he is no different from Gongshu Ban, but the former is good at inventing city defense equipment, while Gongshu Ban is good at inventing offensive weapons.
The one conquered this time was a great master of the Mohist school. His joining Da Xia meant that all his Mohist students would join Da Xia.
Great harvest.
After the surprise, Lin Han looked at the children playing in the yard and pointed at a little blond girl who was playing with toys seriously.
"Juzi, whose family is this little girl from?"
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