Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 446 The Mohist has hidden worries [Please subscribe! 】

"Prisoner?" Chen Zhi said with a look of surprise, "Where is the prisoner? He was actually brought here."

Chen Zhi's trip north to Daijun was an opportunity for the Chen family. Although Chen Yong wanted to keep Chen Zhi in the capital, the situation was too strong to change, so he decided to let Chen Zhi stay in the north to build a building for the Chen family. A shelf.

Here, the most important point is the need for talents.

In his hometown in Pengcheng, Chen Zhi asked his family to recruit manpower, which he would send in batches later. These manpower would be used as armed servants in the future to form a military force belonging to the Chen family.

In contrast, the Chen family in Xiapi and the Yang family in Huayin will also send troops. Among them, the Yang family sent cavalry. Originally, it was said to be 50 people. After Yang Jie's struggle, the number increased to 80 people. In addition to In addition, there are also some scattered craftsmen and special talents.

As for the Chen family in Xiapi, in addition to sending many servants to Chen Zhi's command in the name of Chen Zi and others, they also collected some talents from the surrounding area through the strength of the Chen family in Xiapi according to Chen Zhi's request. Send it to Chen Zhi.

From Chen Zhi's few words, Chen Yong and others noticed that Chen Zhi valued these talents more than the armed servants, so he did not delay and organized a call immediately, and then sent them over non-stop.

Now, they are actually the first team to arrive.

However, Chen Duo did not come with the big troops, but came to report in advance, and explained the general situation to Chen Zhi by the way. Now when he heard Chen Zhi's question, he replied: "These prisoners, mainly During the previous civil uprisings and banditry, some rebels were captured. Because most of them were thieves, they were not executed. Some of them were exiled, but some were intercepted by aristocratic families."

After hearing what he said, Chen Zhi understood and knew the origins of these two Mo family members. In fact, they were attracted by the aristocratic family because of their ability.

Any civil uprising that can have a certain impact usually involves hundreds of disciples from poor families, many of whom are capable. Therefore, after being quelled, when the crimes are being discussed, aristocratic families often take action to intercept these capable people halfway. , used to develop itself. After all, if a family wants to develop, it cannot do without talents.

Following this line of thinking, it is easy to think that prisoners who can be favored by people from aristocratic families must have extraordinary abilities.

Therefore, Chen Zhi asked naturally: "What are these two people capable of, and where did they come from?"

"These two people have learned a lot about mechanics. They originally joined the bandit army during Zhang Chang's rebellion and made equipment for the bandit army. When Tao Gong defeated the bandits, their equipment almost broke, but After all, they were not as capable as Tian Shu and Tao Gong, but they were not arrested at that time. Instead, they moved to fight with the defeated army. During this period, several Mohist disciples died one after another. In the end, the bandit soldiers they were with were captured by Chen Die in Jiangzuo. The master defeated them, and these two fell into our Chen family and became slaves."

"So, they are now slaves of the Chen family?" Chen Zhi thought. This kind of dependence relationship is undoubtedly ideal.

"Yes, but the two of them have some skills. In the past few years, they have worked hard to make farm tools and equipment for the Chen family in Xiapi. Therefore, the treatment is better than that of ordinary slaves. However, their use there is limited, so the old man I specifically asked you to bring these two people here. They came with me in advance. If Master Zhi needs anything, you can give it to them."

"People are already here?" Chen Zhi's eyes lit up, he nodded and smiled: "In that case, I'll meet them first. I happen to have something to ask."

"Then I'll make arrangements right away." Chen Duo turned around and left.

Chen Zhi said, "You've worked hard all the way here, so you can take a rest after making arrangements for the two of you."

Then Chen Duo quickly said: "Thank you for your concern, sir, but this is what I should do. When I come here this time, I have been told to stay here to take care of trivial matters for you, sir. If you have anything, please feel free to do so." Just order."

Chen Zhi nodded and did not insist.

After a while, Chen Zhi was in a side room, waiting to see the two Mohists, but he was accompanied by one person, and it turned out to be Bao Jingyan who had gone north with him.

Mr. Bao, as soon as he heard that Chen Zhi wanted to see Mo Zhi, he came over as soon as possible, and it seemed that he wanted to dissuade him.

"Mr. Bao, you want me to expel the two Mohists? But as far as I know, many of the Mohists' views coincide with your views. Why do you want to exclude them instead?" Looking at the man in front of him, Mr. Chen Zhi smiled and asked a somewhat pointed question. After such a long period of contact, Chen Zhi naturally understood that this Mr. who advocates the "no king theory" actually prefers the exploration of natural science. He has profound knowledge and admiration for many fields that ordinary scholars and scholars don't care much about.

But now I heard that he wanted to dissuade me from meeting two Mohists, which was a little strange, because some of the Mohist ideas overlapped with Bao Jingyan's research field. It stands to reason that a person like Bao Jingyan, who was rejected by scholars, would not target Mohist talents in this way. right.

Could it be because the colleagues are enemies?
Bao Jingyan shook his head and said: "The Mohist theory has its essence, but also its unreasonableness. However, its true meaning has been lost since it has been passed down to this day. Those who inherit it only get a few scratches, but they learn [-]% of the dross. [-]. I advised the prefect not to keep those two people because of this consideration."

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details." Chen Zhi couldn't help but become curious. When he was in the Secretary's Department, he also came into contact with many Mohist works and had some understanding of some Mohist knowledge, but learning and being a scholar are not the same thing. , he knew the works of Mohism well, but he was not very familiar with Mohism itself. Whether in his previous life or in this life, he had not come into contact with many Mohists. What’s more, after hundreds of years of development, today’s Mohists and what is recorded in classics, It’s already different.

Bao Jingyan said bluntly: "I know that you are a practical person, prefect. On the way north, listening to your words, I know that you are determined to do things, and it is not a pragmatic thing. But people like Mo Zhe are first of all from the Mohist family." People, followed by the common people of the Han Dynasty, because the Mohists themselves are an organization. I just said that they have not learned much about Mohist knowledge. This cannot be blamed on the Mohists, but the Mohists themselves also have a great responsibility. The teachings of their organization, There is a big problem. Until now, some of them have become brave and ruthless light warriors. This is good, but they only get the spirit, but those who have learned the art of mechanism only get the dross."

"The scum you are talking about refers to the Mo Zhe organization?" Chen Zhi understood. "I heard that this organization has clear top and bottom, strict organization, and its own leader. They call it a giant. But after such a long time, it has become Is this organization still there?”

"It's hard to say whether he is here or not, but the Mohists I have interacted with before are obviously related to each other and have a superior and subordinate relationship. At least in the Jianghuai generation, Mohists were affiliated with an organization," Bao Jingyan explained with his personal experience. He said, "This kind of connection between them often brings about many problems. If the prefect keeps these two people, it is very likely to attract other Mohists. These people will contact each other one or two and adhere to the violent behavior." The light knight who reads this can easily cause chaos. There have been examples of this kind of thing in the past. In the previous military disasters, Mohists were involved, and they were really troublemakers."

Chen Zhi looked a little solemn when he heard this.

He did not explain the origins of the two Mohists, but the people below spread the news that he wanted to meet the two Mohists, and then Bao Jingyan came to the door. Therefore, Mr. Bao did not know the two Mohists at all. In fact, he was a member of Zhang Chang's rebellion. In this way, his words are of great reference value.

After thinking about it, Chen Zhi asked: "If it is according to what you said, sir, these two people should have been found long ago. To be honest, these two people also have some backgrounds. They were both in the Chen family in Xiapi recently. As a servant..." As he said that, he briefly introduced the origins of these two people.

When Bao Jingyan heard this, he nodded and said: "This also makes sense. The Jianghuai area experienced military disasters before, but now it has calmed down. It can be regarded as the hinterland of the Central Plains, where there are many troops stationed. , and besides, for them, this is actually a way to hide and conceal themselves.”

"Oh?" Chen Zhi became interested again, "I know that most of the original Mohists were craftsmen, and few were scholars or nobles. Could it be that this habit has been passed down to this day?"

Bao Jingyan nodded and said: "It's natural. Few people from aristocratic families can endure the strict rules and regulations set by Mohists. Therefore, after being captured, being able to serve as everyone's servants and still engage in related matters is not a big deal for them." It is difficult to accept, otherwise after leaving, you will have to find a place to stay. On the other hand, there are many guards there, and it will not be easy for the Mohists to do things there, which will involve themselves. But Daijun is different. This is the border, surrounded by many The barren land is also far away from the hinterland of the Central Plains, so the situation may be disadvantageous."

"Are you worried that they are causing trouble here?" Chen Zhi nodded, and then changed the topic, "However, since I'm here, I have to go take a look. Sir, why don't you come with me and meet these two people?"

"I won't go," Bao Jingyan shook his head, "I'm just here to remind the prefect, to let you pay attention, how to deal with it is ultimately the prefect's business." After finishing speaking, he bowed his hands and left first.

Chen Zhi was not surprised. Even the emperor thought this person was redundant, let alone the governor of a place.
Someone happened to come outside and said that two Mohists had been brought.

Chen Zhi calmed down and let people in, but he was thinking about what Bao Jingyan just said.

"Is the Mohist organization? If these two people can attract this organization, it may be a trouble, but it may not be a good thing, but first we have to see what kind of person they are, and whether they are worth my book." ability."

While talking, Chen Duo had already led the two people in.

Upon seeing these two people, Chen Zhi frowned subconsciously.

　Thanks to "Hannibal, Lake," for the reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)