Northland County.
At the Mo Clan's encampment.
"Everyone, the Qin Emperor has already issued a recruitment notice, which specifically mentions the art of traps. The opportunity that our Mo clan has been waiting for for many years has finally arrived!”
Elder Mo Yi said excitedly.
"That's right. A few days ago, there was news from the disciples of Dang County that several craftsmen who accompanied the Qin Emperor were specially granted the title of nobility because of their outstanding contributions. It can be seen that His Majesty really values the path of craftsmen!”
"That's right. Previously, when the State of Qin attacked the six countries, they urgently needed siege weapons, so they paid more attention to the Gongshu family. However, now that the State of Qin has begun to focus on building spiritual canals and roads, our Mo family is more proficient in these!”
Elder Mo Xian also voiced his agreement.
In contrast to the scholarly faction, the Mohist disciples were mostly of low birth. Many of them did not even have a name, and even the elders only took the sect as their surname.
"But this spiritual canal and the galloping path are all for the convenience of that tyrant's battle!”
Elder Mo Shou snorted coldly.
"Although it was built for war, after the spiritual canal is connected, it can irrigate countless fertile fields along the way. It can also make it convenient for the people to travel. It doesn't go against our Mohist school's principle of seeking happiness for the people!”
A crisp and pleasant voice rang out. It was the only female elder, Inksnow.
"But the Qin Emperor is tyrannical and tyrannical…"
Mo Shou spoke again.
"Which king is truly benevolent?”
"At the very least, the cheap salt and reduction of corvee recently implemented by the Qin Emperor in the Han and Wei Lands are not bad benevolent policies!”
"It's definitely not a bad thing to build a library and open it to all students for free!”
"All the signs are showing that the tyrant we used to talk about is showing signs of changing!”
"In order to benefit more people, shouldn't our Mo family stand up and remonstrate with the Qin Emperor at this time to let the people live a better life?" Inksnow said firmly.”
"This is indeed an opportunity to carry forward the ideals of our Mo family!”
The eyes of the elders of the Mo family lit up.
Although they were unwilling to admit it, they knew very well that the Mo Family's philosophy of " loving all and not attacking " was becoming more and more unpopular. Otherwise, they would not have fallen to such a state.
What truly supported the survival of the Mohist school was the craftsmanship passed down by the ancestors and carried forward by countless generations of disciples.
It was rare for the Qin Emperor to pay attention to the craftsmen who were once regarded as inferior. This was definitely a rare opportunity for the Mo family to rise again.
Furthermore, just as Inksnow had said, no matter how the Qin Emperor was in the past, he had indeed been improving recently.
If he wanted to convince the Qin Emperor with the Mohist ideology, he had to at least be able to meet the Qin Emperor.
"Inksnow and Mo Shou will lead the team to Linzi to participate in this assessment!”
Looking at the expectant faces of the elders, the Mo tycoon hardened his heart and finally made up his mind.
If he didn't change, the Mohist School, which was once known as a famous school along with the Confucians, would really disappear.
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Sishui County.
Pei County.
"Sir, are you really going to resign and go to Linzi to take the exam?”
Cao Can's eyes were filled with reluctance as he looked at Xiao He who was packing his luggage.
"A small official is not what I, Xiao He, want. Now that there is a better opportunity, why not give it a try?”
Xiao He smiled confidently.
He had been cold for decades, and it was not something that a small official who was in charge of the attendance of county officials could satisfy.
"But didn't you say that Great Qin was too ruthless and that it wouldn't last long?”
Cao Can nervously looked around and confirmed that there were no outsiders before speaking softly.
"If it was before, it would indeed be like this!”
"Although the Qin Emperor swept across the six directions and was insufferably arrogant, he was too militaristic. The people of the six states were filled with complaints, and his luck naturally could not last long!”
"However, ever since the cheap salt policy in Sanchuan Prefecture, the Qin Emperor suddenly changed his appearance. He began to consider the people's livelihood and the state. He also greatly improved the corvee that the people complained about the most.”
Looking at the confused Cao Can, Xiao He smiled and added,"Don't underestimate a small amount of salt. This is a benevolent policy that every household needs every day!”
"But could this Qin Emperor suddenly change back?”
Cao Can asked,
Cao Can's family was not rich. Ever since the new salt policy came to Pei County, he had heard his family thank him several times.
However, it was also because of this that Cao Can felt that this immortal salt, which was cheaper than the original coarse salt, would not last long.
Judging from human nature, once one enjoyed the benefits, if it rose again, the resentment that followed would definitely be more terrifying than before.
"Your Majesty, although you are impatient and arbitrary, you can definitely be called a hero!”
"Even if it's as those Confucian scholars said, who else could sweep across the world in ten years and implement the prefecture system despite the opposition of the world?”
"With his foresight, it's impossible for him not to see the drawbacks of the salt price rising again. Therefore, you must be worried for nothing!”
"Coupled with the fact that the imperial court suddenly issued a proclamation earlier, granting special permission for craftsmen to be conferred titles of nobility based on their achievements, and the special addition of mechanisms and tricks in this assessment, according to my speculation, the imperial court should have made a new breakthrough in salt-making!”
Xiao He said with a smile.
Although the officials in charge were not very powerful, they could easily come into contact with all kinds of court proclamations. Xiao He had also cultivated a general view of the overall situation. Although he had always felt that the First Emperor was too harsh, he admired his courage to be the first in the world.
"Mr. Xiao still understands!"
Realization dawned on Cao Can as he looked at Xiao He with admiration.
"We have known each other for many years, and your ability is far beyond what this small Pei County can accommodate. If you don't mind, how about you follow me to Linzi for the examination?”
Xiao He suddenly said.
"This…"
Cao Can couldn't help but hesitate.
Although his current position as a prison official was not high, he was still considered a number one figure in Pei County. His salary was enough to feed and warm his family.
However, Cao Can was indeed a little tired of facing a group of prisoners in prison every day.
After a moment of deliberation, Cao Can quickly made up his mind.
Although it would be difficult for him to obtain good results with his own ability, with Xiao He's excellence, there was a high chance that he would be placed at the top and receive an important position in the Imperial Court.
At that time, even if he were to follow Xiao He as an attendant, he would have a much better future than the prison warden of Pei County.
"Mr. Xiao, if it's possible, wait for me for half a day. After I settle my family, I'll escort you to Linzi!”
Cao Can bowed to Xiao He.
"Go!"
"Remember to resign first and get your last salary!”
Xiao He smiled and waved his hand. He looked at Linzi with anticipation.
He really wanted to see what kind of elegant demeanor a person who could change even the stubborn First Emperor would have!
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