A son who doesn't resemble his father? Love you, old man, see you at Xuanwu Gate!

Chapter 205 Political Knight
They ascended the throne again.

The old tycoon was thin and tall, with a large head. His broad forehead and bright red bald head formed a vast high ground of wisdom, with a ring of white hair like frost shining silver threads at the edge of the high ground, like ice and snow that never thaw on red rocks.

He declined the emperor's gift of an embroidered stool. He took large strides, his bare feet treading on the cold stone slabs, producing a clear and firm sound just like those of someone wearing shoes. The ministers and officials of both the central and foreign courts, as well as nobles, relatives, and members of the imperial family, were all amazed by the thickness of the calluses on his feet.

Er Kuan, Chu Da, and other Confucian officials couldn't help but curse inwardly, "They're just putting on a show!"

The leaders of the Mohist school throughout history have all been like this. Apart from Mozi, many of these leaders were not born that way, but in order to emulate the sages and to prevent them from being looked down upon by others, they all followed this pattern.

This, however, greatly annoyed Confucian scholars.

After all, it was the Confucian sage who openly insulted their predecessors, which was truly beneath his dignity and self-respect. However, since the sage insulted them, they could only insult him in return.

They criticized the appearance of Mozi and the leaders of the Mohist school.

When the old patriarch looked over, Er Kuan, Chu Da, and the others couldn't help but straighten up and bow slightly.

Seeing this, the old master shook his head. Mozi initially studied under Zisi, the grandson of Confucius, in the Confucian school, but he was dissatisfied with the Confucian school's pedantry and antiquity. So he had a fierce debate with the Confucian disciples, which caused the Confucian school to be prosperous and prosperous three times, and his reputation was greatly enhanced. But in the end, due to differences in ideology, he created the Mohist school and traveled around the states to promote it for a long time.

Mozi was born with a compassionate heart, deeply feeling the endless suffering of the common people. He was indifferent to the ways of governing the country and manipulating power, and all his knowledge was for the purpose of saving the lowly people.

These are the opposite of the Confucian disciples after Confucius' death. Sages like Mencius also had a broad mind and could feel pain, but in the eyes of many Confucian sages, the common people were not considered human at all!

Moreover, Confucianists are very fond of governing the country and wielding power.

Therefore, when Mozi proposed ten principles for saving the world: "universal love", "non-aggression", "frugality", "simple funerals", "honoring the worthy", "promoting harmony", "reverence for Heaven", "recognizing ghosts", "opposing music", and "opposing enlightenment", he was immediately regarded as the biggest "traitor" of Confucianism!
The entire Confucian school condemned Mozi's actions as "the behavior of a despicable person" and "a fatherless disciple," expressing extreme scathing criticism.

But Mozi remained unmoved, persevering in his practice. His character and scholarship rose to prominence like Mount Tai and the Big Dipper, becoming renowned throughout the states and admired by all. More and more disciples followed Mozi, and the power of the Mohist school grew ever stronger.

More importantly, these Mohist disciples were extremely loyal; at a single command, they would brave fire and water, even unto death.

For nearly a century, the Mohists undoubtedly became a force that no feudal lord dared to underestimate. They became the "political knights" of the world, a righteous force that transcended all other states.

During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, no matter how vast the world was, only the Mohists dared to rise up with swords, spilling blood every five steps, and plunging the world into mourning!

Therefore, even the most powerful nations maintained a degree of awe towards the Mohists.

Nothing in this world is more unacceptable than one's own failure and the success of a "traitor."

The old master could understand, but could not forgive, the breaches of Mencius's and Confucian disciples' defenses.

The old master looked at Erkuan and Chu Da and said with a smile, "When you can value the common people of the world more than anything else, then you will have embarked on the path of the sage."

The Confucian officials from both China and foreign dynasties were astonished, not understanding what the old Grand Master meant.

Er Kuan and Chu Da were stunned for a moment, then understood what the old master meant. Their faces remained indifferent, and they did not respond.

If we consider everyone as human beings, how can we highlight the distinction between superior and inferior, noble and lowly?

Don't even think about shaking them with "universal love"!
The old patriarch's smile faded. These stubborn old fogies should be swept into the dust of history. He slowly said, "I am willing to take responsibility for the demise of the Sage Family."

In a word.

This ignited the emotions of everyone in the hall.

Er Kuan, Chu Da, and other court officials all had red eyes. They all knew it was you, yet you still dared to admit it in court. You didn't treat them like human beings at all!
Led by Er Kuan, and accompanied by Chu Da and others, they stepped forward, lifted their robes, and knelt down. "Your Majesty, we beseech you, the Mohists are cruel and ruthless. They have privately manufactured forbidden weapons, attacked and slaughtered entire clans, and disregarded the laws of the Han Dynasty. We request the extermination of the Mohists!" "We beseech you to exterminate the Mohists!"

"We, your subjects, request the extermination of the Mohists!"

Filled with boundless rage, Ru Yin nearly overturned the roof of the Xuan Shi Hall, his voice brimming with a desire for revenge.

Liu Ju was also somewhat surprised by the old master's "close-up attack" move. "Senior Master?"

“The descendants of the sages were executed, and someone had to take responsibility. And it just so happens that this was done by a commoner. He used the order to punish the tyrant to save the world. Such a great achievement cannot be avoided by a commoner.”

The old patriarch's air of "returning home in glory is like wearing fine clothes at night" moved the officials of the various hereditary families in the main hall.

One man, who took on all the intolerances of the law, such a spirit, truly worthy of being the leader of the Mohist school.

"old……"

Suo Lucan, the Grand Master of Ceremonies and the next generation leader of the Mohist school, stepped forward, trying to take the blame upon himself. The old leader turned around and glared at him, and Suo Lucan was instantly speechless.

The old patriarch turned to the throne, bowed, and said, "A country has its laws, and a family has its rules. Family rules cannot supersede national laws. Meng Chan is willing to accept punishment."

"How could you alone destroy my sage family? There must be accomplices! There must be accomplices!" Erkuan said hatefully.

"In the battle between Chen and Cai, if the Mohist disciples hadn't come out in full force, how could they have wiped out our Kong family?" Chu Da continued.

"Yes! Yes!"

"There must be accomplices!"

"The entire Mohist school was involved!"

"..."

The Confucian officials were in an uproar, and they all spoke up, vowing to wipe out the entire Mohist school.

If the Confucian family were to die, and the Mohist family were to be wiped out, all these losses would seem to be compensated.

Sitting on the embroidered stool, Zhang Tang's eyes lit up, and he wanted to stand up and agree, but he saw that the old prime minister Gongsun Hong was looking at him with his head turned to the side. It was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing all his thoughts.

Looking into those weathered eyes, Zhang Tang couldn't help but wonder, "Does the old prime minister really not see in the dark?"

“Killing the Kong family wouldn’t require those people.” The old Grand Master’s voice overwhelmed everyone, but it aroused even greater anger among the Confucian disciples.

They killed people and then looked down on them. If they cannot get justice, they will have no face to meet the sages after they die.

"Don't you believe it?"

The old patriarch was not surprised. Looking at the moon outside the hall, he said softly, "It's almost time."

The next moment, one after another, giant birds resembling kites slowly flew over, blocking out part of the moonlight. The change in light made everyone look out of the hall. Those were... wooden kites?
Han Feizi, Outer Chapters, Left Section: "Mozi made a wooden kite, which took three years to complete, but it was destroyed in one day."

(End of this chapter)