Lu Li, it really is Lu Li! He actually appeared in Yongcheng?
"you......"
Yun Qingshu pointed at Lu Li on the city wall, unable to utter a single word.
His presence here means that he has all of his movements known.
"Brother Yun, are you surprised that I'm here?" Lu Li asked with a smile.
Yun Qingshu took a deep breath and replied, "Yes, I don't believe you can guess my movements."
"Of course, if that were the case, wouldn't I become a god?"
"What was the reason? Let me die knowing the truth."
Yun Qingshu was completely speechless at this point; he knew he had lost utterly this time.
"Because the Chu army has men from my Black Ice Guard!"
Black ice platform?
This was the first time Yun Qingshu had heard this name. He knew that Lu Li had an intelligence organization that specialized in gathering information for him.
What makes the Black Ice Platform different?
"Everywhere!"
The mere mention of those four words made Yun Qingshu's heart race.
Ubiquitous? Such words are not easily uttered, and Lu Li is not one to speak without reason; the fact that he could say it means he truly has achieved it.
"I didn't lose unjustly."
He had no chance. Lu Li's appearance in Yongcheng meant that the city was heavily guarded, and he couldn't possibly break through.
"Brother Yun, why don't you come in and have a chat?"
Now that things had come to this, Yun Qingshu sighed and said, "Can you spare these Chu soldiers? They are innocent."
Lu Li smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course, these Chu soldiers will become Qin people in the future!"
Yun Qingshu ordered all soldiers to lay down their weapons and wait outside the city for the Qin army to incorporate them, while he alone walked into Yongcheng.
Lu Li ordered someone to bring over tea sets, and the two knelt on the city wall.
"Now, there is no one left who can stop the Qin Dynasty from unifying the country," Yun Qingshu sighed.
"Yes, but I still want to ask Brother Yun, why do you do this?"
"Wouldn't the unification of the world by the Qin Dynasty have made it even easier for the Mohist school of thought to flourish?"
Universal love and non-aggression are essential; only by unifying the world can there be no more war, and only then can the people live in peace and prosperity.
Yun Qingshu was momentarily dazed, then took a sip of tea and said with a firm look in his eyes, "Qin ruled the country by law, but do you know that the law does not punish the masses or the powerful? Even after unifying the world, it still did not conform to the Mohist philosophy."
This is the biggest drawback of Legalism today: the law does not apply to the respected, nor does it hold the public accountable.
"When Shang Yang implemented his reforms, Prince Ying Si of Qin made a grave mistake, but in the end, he only had to cut off Ying Qian's nose. This is the best proof of that."
Lu Li nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Yun Qingshu's assessment of this point.
“But this is just an imperfection of Legalism. However, Legalism is not immutable. A country needs laws, even if they are not perfect, to ensure the basic survival of the people. The Mohist philosophy is too idealistic and almost impossible to achieve,” Lu Li said slowly.
"Yes, but does that mean we shouldn't do it just because it's difficult?"
Yun Qingshu's words reminded Lu Li of certain ideologies and systems from later generations. Like the Mohist school of thought, though difficult to achieve, the descendants of the Chinese people have always strived in that direction.
"Brother Yun, I've learned a lot!" Lu Li stood up and bowed to Yun Qingshu.
"Today I have lost to you, my skills are inferior, but my Mo family has not been defeated by your School of Diplomacy."
Lu Li felt a surge of emotion. To put it in detail, the Strategists were pragmatists, while the Mohists were idealists.
Ideals and hard work are both indispensable.
"Whether we win or lose, let future generations judge it a thousand years from now," Lu Li said with a wry smile.
He never cared about the victory or defeat of any one of the hundred families; all he wanted was for the world to be unified and for the common people to enjoy a brief period of peace.
Yun Qingshu nodded, seemingly agreeing with Lu Li's words.
"Was the assassination attempt back then carried out by Brother Yun and the Zhao state?"
Yun Qingshu gave a wry smile and said, "Didn't you already know the answer? Why ask me?"
"I regret it!"
If the Zhao state and the Mohist school had sent more people back then, things might not be like this today.
But there's no going back in this world.
"I just didn't expect Cangwu to be so powerful. The Taoist warrior lives up to his reputation."
Yun Qingshu did not know that Cangwu was a Taoist soldier at the time, otherwise he would have definitely sent the sword slave with him.
"I've heard that the medical family has passed on their skills to you?" Yun Qingshu asked.
Lu Li nodded, looking somewhat saddened.
"Yes, what have I done to deserve this?"
"Since Senior Qingshan has placed the hopes of the medical family on you, you must not let the medical family's legacy be broken."
"That's natural."
Yun Qingshu slowly stood up and looked at the Chu army outside the city.
"Brother Yun, would you be willing to serve the Qin state?" Lu Li asked.
"Since I came out of seclusion, I have served the states of Zhao and Chu. However, the King of Zhao was foolish and refused to listen to my advice. Fortunately, after arriving in Chu, I met a wise ruler who gave me the opportunity to use my skills."
"I have yet to repay the kindness shown to me."
As soon as Yun Qingshu said this, Lu Li could tell that he wanted to die a martyr.
Lu Li frowned and said, "Brother Yun, why are you doing this?"
"Hahaha, life is what I desire, and righteousness is what I desire. If I cannot have both, I will give up life for righteousness!"
"But have you thought about the Mohist school? What will happen to the Mohist school if you leave?"
When the Mohist school was mentioned, Yun Qingshu was visibly moved.
"The Mohists...will choose their own next great leader."
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