heaven money

It’s simply the most ridiculous thing in the world!
I worked so hard, like a slave, and finally learned to read and practice martial arts. Do these lowly people think they are worthy of it?
Looking around blankly, he seemed to see some scholars and some impoverished nobles.

What happened next made Tian Jian even more furious. In addition to teaching, he also gave instructions and even demonstrated personally. The people around him either listened with great interest and compared what they had learned, or were so absorbed in it that they wished they had four pairs of ears and two hearts. Some even found things like tree bark and wood boards and carved symbols that only they understood at key places from time to time for easy recall later.

As time passed, after a series of questions and answers about cultivation, while Tian Jian was in a state of shock, anger and confusion, the woman finished teaching the second chapter of "The Book of Ink" and turned to talk about "The Meaning of Ink".

"Mo Yi?"

Tian Jian calmed his mind and forced himself to listen.

But just as he had calmed down the previous waves, another huge wave hit him, and he was so frightened and angry that he almost jumped up and blurted out curses.

"Love all? Heaven and earth are equal, and so are people. Although there are differences in closeness and distance, we should always be kind and compassionate? The noble should not despise the humble, and the rich should not humiliate the poor?"

Tian Jian's expression suddenly turned ferocious, and he resisted the urge to curse:
"Ridiculous! The nobles are born noble, how can they be placed on the same level as the poor and humble and love them equally?"

"Don't start an unjust war? There is no unjust war in the world today!"

"Not fate? If you have achieved your goal in accordance with heaven's will, you will be rewarded by ghosts and gods. Fate is not predetermined? This, this seems to make some sense..."

Tian Jian listened and sometimes glared, sometimes raised his eyebrows. When he was ferocious, he wanted to tear the woman on the stage into pieces, and when he was happy, he wanted to worship her. He felt that she had touched upon his heart. It turned out that this was the true truth. As long as he worked hard, he would have the opportunity to continue to make progress!

"When the princes are fighting, there is often no one living for hundreds of miles, and the fields are full of bones, with no one to bury them. This is not an exception. I believe that many of you here have experienced this. Only by loving each other, benefiting each other, and not starting unjust wars can we avoid it..."

Ruan Yushu on the stage breathed a sigh of relief. It was her turn to give a lecture today, but she was not good at it. After finally finishing the lecture, the relief she felt was no less than eating ten pieces of dried dragon fish in one breath.

She did not host a meeting to tell grievances, nor did she talk about the existence of gods, Buddhas, immortals, kings, princes, generals and ministers. She only implied some meaning in her words, so as not to intensify the conflict with the nobles before things were accomplished. She could not mention her intention to eliminate all nations, unify the world and bring peace to the people. Chen was a small country and would not have such ambitions at all. If she said it, it would only be counterproductive. A simple "non-aggression" would be enough.

Over the past month, they had not directly requested to see King Chen. After all, he was not the "courteous and virtuous" Lord Bole, and as an unknown person, there was a high possibility that he would be directly dismissed. Therefore, spending time, concentrating on teaching, expanding momentum, and building reputation could not only enhance their own strength, but also lead King Chen to summon them actively.

The effect was surprisingly good. With the publicity and efforts of Zhao Bai and others, the lectures went from being ignored in the beginning to now being attended not only by ordinary people but also by many knowledgeable doctors and scholars who praised and admired them.

As a result, the reputation of Meng Qi and others spread more and more widely, and gradually more nobles came, and even some people came from nearby cities. The names of "Five Sages" and Mr. Su became popular in the streets and alleys.

Seeing Ruan Yushu finish his lecture, the listeners hurriedly stood up, bowed to him, looked at him with admiration and were extremely respectful.

Tian Jian's heart was in turmoil. He was shocked, angry and confused. He didn't know how to leave the bamboo forest and return to Sikou Tian's mansion.

"Teaching characters and skills, without asking for compensation, and allowing anyone to sit in?"

Tian Heng, who had a black beard, glared and glared after just listening to the previous part of Tian Jian's report.

Tian Jian buried his head deeply:

"Yes."

"Bold, arrogant, and rebellious!"

Tian Heng was so angry that he paced back and forth, saying bitterly:

"Rituals and music are in ruins, rituals and music are in ruins, rituals and music are in ruins, really rituals and music are in ruins!"

According to Zhou Li, how could one teach martial arts and characters at will? This was a privilege enjoyed only by the children of princes and nobles!
People are so contradictory. On the one hand, they keep thinking about climbing up, but once they climb up, they will forget their past sufferings and turn around to suppress those below them to climb up the social ladder.

"The dragon slayer becomes the evil dragon."

The value of this sentence is still rising.

Looking at the chaos in the world, many countries began to disobey the rules and regulations and did not scruples in order to become powerful. Tian Heng had similar sighs a long time ago, but when such a huge shocking thing happened under his nose, he still made him furious and felt more and more that rituals and music were collapsing and the world was dark.

He took a few steps and suppressed his emotions: "Continue talking."

Tian Jian looked at his master's face, and first talked about non-aggression and unjust wars, and then talked about universal love, respecting the virtuous, heaven's will, understanding ghosts, and frugality.

Tian Heng's face became increasingly gloomy, but he did not explode in anger again. Instead, he forced himself to listen to the end.

"Employ talented people regardless of their status... Humph, this is going to dig up the tombs of our ancestors..." Tian Heng blurted out through gritted teeth.

Tian Jian hurriedly asked, "Master, do you want to expel them?"

"Expel them for teaching? Will that give Tang an excuse? Wait, they are from Chu?" As a vassal of Chu, Chen was often hostile to Tang, so Sikou Tian Heng did not dare to act blindly.

"Yes, it is indeed from the State of Chu." Tian Jian did not hide it.

Tian Heng paced a few steps and said in a deep voice: "Anyway, it's just a lecture, not lobbying. Send someone to Chu to inquire first, and then expel them after getting accurate information."

"Yes." Tian Jian turned around, opened the door and left.

At this time, Tian Heng's youngest son Tian Kuo happened to pass by and muttered to himself: "Heaven and earth are not benevolent...there is no difference in feelings...respect the virtuous and respect the same...love all and do not attack...what a great talent..."

"Evil boy, what did you say?" Tian Heng suddenly became furious and slapped him.

Tian Kua was quite strong and approached the location, but due to etiquette, he did not dare to dodge and was slapped hard, with blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.

"Shangxian? If he is really Shangxian, would there be a chance for a fool like you?" Tian Heng cursed angrily.

Tian Kuo stiffened his neck and looked at Tian Heng stubbornly: "Father, the situation in the world has changed a long time ago. Even if someone without strength and talent steals a high position, it will not last long! You can't rely on etiquette and laws to restrain others from coveting it!"

"The way of the present day is for the virtuous to rule!"

"Mr. Su said that the general trend of the world is like a surging river. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish. We can't use a mantis's arm to stop the carriage! We must not discriminate between legitimate and illegitimate children, but only select the most talented. This is the way to survive and grow!"

Tian Heng looked at his son whom he no longer dared to recognize, and stammered, "Evil son, evil son..."

The vested interests will not approve of such a theory that may shake their own class, but young people are different. They still have dreams and have not been smoothed over by reality and class.

The purpose of Meng Qi and others' lectures was not only to make a name for themselves, but also to convey these theories to young people, so that more young people would recognize them and ignite the entire Central Plains with a spark.

During the lecture process, Lin Xiao gradually stood out, not only because of the unconditional trust of Meng Qi and others, but also because his wisdom and ability were recognized by several other external staff.

Meng Qi was also very excited about Lin Xiao's idea. He knew that Shang Yi would not leave the Fengshen World and return to the real world. That is to say, after they completed their mission and returned, Lin Xiao would still stay in the Fengshen World to develop Mohism and bring earth-shaking changes to this world.

They were limited by the time limit of the mission and could not stay in this world for too long, so their initial plan was just to complete the mission and protect as many Mohists who followed them as possible.

However, now, whether it is Meng Qi, Ruan Yushu, Jiang Zhiwei, Qi Zhengyan or Zhao Heng, they are all sincerely working hard to perfect the Mohist doctrine and develop Mohism.

They all have a relatively complete inheritance and know that leaving their own deeds and legends in the world of Fengshen will bring endless benefits to their future practice.

What's more, except Zhao Heng, Meng Qi and others all have their own existence in the snow world and have personally experienced such benefits.

Moreover, Ruan Yushu's self has been successfully enlightened and has also joined the Mohist sect. Although he has not yet emerged, he is very close to Lin Xiao.

Zhao Heng was still wondering why Ruan Yushu wasn't jealous, but Meng Qi, Jiang Zhiwei and Qi Zhengyan all understood that it was Ruan Yushu's other self in the Conferred God World! …………

A few days later, Tian Heng, who had not yet received a reply from the State of Chu, heard a shocking news that King Chen summoned the scholars from the Bamboo Grove to give lectures!
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty actually summoned them..."

Tian Heng's legs went limp and he fell onto the straw mat.

What he was worried about was not the collapse of social order, but that Prince Chen would use Su Mo, which would affect his own interests and power, as well as his position in Prince Chen's heart.

Inside the Chen Palace.

Meng Qi and his companions had just paid their respects to King Chen and sat down at their desks when they heard King Chen say:
"I have heard of your great talents, but the State of Chen is peaceful and the nobles and commoners are in harmony. I am afraid that your knowledge will be of no use."

He has a signature five-strand long beard, and looks like a master with a perfect spirit and full of energy.

This is exactly the small country that Meng Qi and others have carefully selected, a small country where the power of the monarch is greater than that of the nobles!
After King Chen finished speaking, Meng Qi smiled slightly, his face turned serious, and he said in a deep voice:

"The State of Chen is in danger, and catastrophe is imminent. How can we be at peace?"

Chen Wang's face turned serious. "I've often heard that lobbyists love to bluff people with big words. Could it be that Mr. Su wants to emulate them?"

Unlike other monarchs, he did not call himself "I" but "Wu", which showed that he did not attach much importance to etiquette and law. The implication was that Mr. Su, you are talented people, don't lower your status and associate with lobbyists.

Meng Qi had a solemn expression and just looked at King Chen without saying a word.

They had already rehearsed and planned this meeting many times. Jiang Zhiwei and the others looked serious, without smiling at all. The hall was silent for a moment, and the atmosphere was heavy.

King Chen took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Although Chu and Tang are like tigers and wolves, our country has already attached itself to Chu. We no longer have to worry about our future and we have the support to fight against the powerful Tang. How can we be in danger?"

Even though he was kneeling, Meng Qi kept his back straight. He shook his head when he heard this: "If Chu and Tang exercise restraint and refrain from fighting, this situation can last long. However, the two countries are often in conflict nowadays, and people on the border are suffering. Both sides suffer losses and there is no benefit."

"When things go on for a long time without benefit to either side, there will be changes."

Prince Chen slightly changed his sitting posture, from leaning to sitting upright, and seemed to be more focused.

Meng Qi pretended not to see it, and asked, "If Tang abandons Chu and attacks Chen, how will the king deal with it?"

King Chen showed no fear and remained calm: "We will defend the city and wait for reinforcements from Chu. We are allies and Chu will not sit idly by."

If Chu abandoned its allies, the other small countries would probably turn to Tang, and its situation would become increasingly difficult. Therefore, King Chen had no doubt about the possibility of Chu sending strong men to rescue it.

Meng Qi did not refute this point, and smiled: "If Chu and Tang fight in Chen, the lives lost will not only be ours, but we can also plunder mines, fertile fields, natural resources, and talented people. Isn't this more advantageous than in the past?"

"In your opinion, should we give up the advantage and then have no advantage, or should we pursue the advantage and then pursue it?"

"If this happens again and again, how many times can Chen hold out with all its might?"

"Destruction is just around the corner, and yet Your Majesty is turning a blind eye?"

His voice gradually became higher and more powerful!

King Chen took a deep breath, as if to suppress his anger: "Chu can attack Tang territory and save Chen, there is no need to fight here."

It's the old trick of besieging Wei to save Zhao... Meng Qi said calmly: "The two countries have been fighting for a long time. The border cities are all heavily guarded. The land is in ruins and it is difficult to see any gains. The Tang State can march straight in, plunder Chen land, and then retreat to attack before the Chu strongmen advance deeply."

"If this happens again and again, how many times can we serve the Tang Dynasty by taking away Chen's wealth?"

King Chen said loudly, his tone becoming fierce: "There are more than a dozen small countries between Chu and Tang, most of which are weaker than our country. With the wisdom of Tang, how could it give up the easy and choose the difficult?"

"Such a small country can be destroyed overnight. Will Your Majesty still have a chance by this time next year?" Meng Qi sat upright, his hands on his knees, and his words became fierce! King Chen's face was stern: "I often hear that lobbyists like to bluff people with big words. Could it be that Mr. Su wants to emulate them?"

Unlike other monarchs, he did not call himself "I" but "Wu", which showed that he did not attach much importance to etiquette and law. The implication was that Mr. Su, you are talented people, don't lower your status and associate with lobbyists.

Meng Qi had a solemn expression and just looked at King Chen without saying a word.

Although Lin Xiao did not help them with this meeting, in order to prevent the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation from withholding their good deeds, they had already rehearsed and considered it many times. Jiang Zhiwei and the others also had serious expressions, without smiling at all. The hall was silent for a moment, and the atmosphere was heavy.

King Chen took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Although Chu and Tang are like tigers and wolves, our country has already attached itself to Chu. We no longer have to worry about our future and we have the support to fight against the powerful Tang. How can we be in danger?"

Even though he was kneeling, Meng Qi kept his back straight. He shook his head when he heard this: "If Chu and Tang exercise restraint and refrain from fighting, this situation can last long. However, the two countries are often in conflict nowadays, and people on the border are suffering. Both sides suffer losses and there is no benefit."

"When things go on for a long time without benefit to either side, there will be changes."

Prince Chen slightly changed his sitting posture, from leaning to sitting upright, and seemed to be more focused.

Meng Qi pretended not to see it, and asked, "If Tang abandons Chu and attacks Chen, how will the king deal with it?"

King Chen showed no fear and remained calm: "We will defend the city and wait for reinforcements from Chu. We are allies and Chu will not sit idly by."

If Chu abandoned its allies, the other small countries would probably turn to Tang, and its situation would become increasingly difficult. Therefore, King Chen had no doubt about the possibility of Chu sending strong men to rescue it.

Meng Qi did not refute this point, and smiled: "If Chu and Tang fight in Chen, the lives lost will not only be ours, but we can also plunder mines, fertile fields, natural resources, and talented people. Isn't this more advantageous than in the past?"

"In your opinion, should we give up the advantage and then have no advantage, or should we pursue the advantage and then pursue it?"

"If this happens again and again, how many times can Chen hold out with all its might?"

"Destruction is just around the corner, and yet Your Majesty is turning a blind eye?"

His voice gradually became higher and more powerful!

King Chen took a deep breath, as if to suppress his anger: "Chu can attack Tang territory and save Chen, there is no need to fight here."

It's the old trick of besieging Wei to save Zhao... Meng Qi said calmly: "The two countries have been fighting for a long time. The border cities are all heavily guarded. The land is in ruins and it is difficult to see any gains. The Tang State can march straight in, plunder Chen land, and then retreat to attack before the Chu strongmen advance deeply."

"If this happens again and again, how many times can we serve the Tang Dynasty by taking away Chen's wealth?"

King Chen said loudly, his tone becoming fierce: "There are more than a dozen small countries between Chu and Tang, most of which are weaker than our country. With the wisdom of Tang, how could it give up the easy and choose the difficult?"

"Such a small country can be destroyed at any time. By this time next year, will the king still have any hope?" Meng Qi sat upright with his hands on his knees, and his words became fierce as well!
King Chen glared at him with his hand on the hilt of his sword, but after a long moment, he sighed, stood up and saluted:

"Sir, you are truly as clear-sighted as seeing through fire to the world. A great country is like a huge rock. I have never heard of two rocks colliding and the egg in the middle surviving. Can you teach me?"

His attitude was sincere, and it was obvious that he had already understood the situation in the State of Chen.

Meng Qi was not surprised at all, because since King Chen invited him and others into the palace, it meant that he was aware of the situation and was just testing his and others' grasp of the situation!

He picked up the bronze wine cup in front of him and took a sip of wine to organize the key speech that would follow.

Putting down the wine cup, Meng Qi slowly spoke: "It is the policy of the whole country to submit to Chu and Tang to eliminate the 'future troubles' forever. However, the nobles of Chen can do it but Your Majesty cannot. If the nobles submit, they can still keep their fiefs and estates. Can Your Majesty save Chen?" (End of this chapter)