bayedsolid Chapter 199: The Subjugation Begins
Chapter 199: The Subjugation Begins
Faced with Tang Yu's close-range attack, Su Jinse's face instantly darkened.
And there was a hint of anger in his eyes.
"You're not allowed to talk about my father like that!"
"Really? You won't let me say that about him? Then tell me, what part of his actions is human?"
"When Qin destroyed the six states, he did not stop it; when Qin attacked the most difficult state to attack, Chu, he did not stop it."
"Why would he risk his life to stop Qin from attacking a small state like Wei? What's his motive?"
"He has conquered most of the Qin kingdom, but there's no more territory left. He still wants to try his luck in that small area."
"Besides, Qin isn't lacking in that little bit of resources, so why would they insist on obstructing us? What's their motive?"
Tang Yu's series of questions left the old man and the young man completely bewildered.
Tang Yu finally patted them on the shoulder.
"Perhaps you don't understand the Qin state, or perhaps your perspective is too limited."
“I don’t blame you, but I want to tell you that tomorrow you will come with me to a place where I will tell you the answer.”
"In fact, those who truly love peace more than you are not just the other Mohists, but also the soldiers of my Qin state and the king of my Qin state."
Therefore, instead of mocking him, the two looked at Tang Yu with puzzled expressions.
They wondered if Tang Yu had lost his mind.
How could someone say such nonsense?
The kings and people of Qin loved peace even more than they did.
This is simply a mockery, or rather, a humiliation.
This is absolutely impossible.
They remained silent, and Tang Yu made no attempt to persuade them.
That evening, Tang Yu saw Su Jinse trembling in his room.
However, Tang Yu still waved his hand, telling him to go back to his room and sleep.
After all, he wasn't some kind of pervert, or a demon.
He initially said that, perhaps just to prank the woman in front of him.
The next morning, after Tang Yu came to the palace to report to Ying Zheng on the handling of the Mo family members, Ying Zheng was somewhat moved.
"I just don't know what effect Mr. Tang's words and actions today will have."
Looking at Ying Zheng in front of him, Tang Yu was somewhat curious.
"Your Majesty, since you say so, why not come and see for yourself?"
Looking at Tang Yu's expression, Ying Zheng said with a wry smile, "Sir, you don't know this. If I were to go and see for myself, let alone this situation, we might even be attacked again."
"After all, the Mo family sees me as a thorn in their side."
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, Tang Yu didn't know what to say.
He ultimately decided to go alone to the meeting.
In the afternoon, after Ying Zheng bid farewell to Tang Yu, Tang Yu led the group to the Jinyiwei camp.
These members of the Mohist school were imprisoned in this camp by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Upon arriving here, Tang Yu noticed that the Mo family members all looked much better.
Many of them even had rosy complexions.
Even a fool could tell that they must have eaten something delicious.
After all, food is scarce in these mountains, and people even have to gnaw on tree bark and eat grass.
In this Jinyiwei camp, there's not much of anything else, except plenty of meat.
In Tang Yu's words, the Embroidered Uniform Guards had to undergo the most brutal training, which required them to expend their physical energy.
Therefore, it's essential to supplement with the best food. It may not taste great, but it's definitely rich in nutrients.
The Mohists also enjoyed a big meal.
They were about to start yelling at Tang Yu when they saw him arrive, but they held back after remembering the food they had eaten the day before.
After all, in this era, you must repay the kindness you have received from others.
It hasn't reached that point of moral decay.
At this moment, Su Jinse and Sun Qiang arrived behind Tang Yu, which made the Mo family members even more excited.
"Elder Sun, what should we do?"
"Yes, Elder Sun, I heard that we're going to start working for the Qin state today. Are we really going to work for this tyrannical Qin?"
"This...this tyrannical Qin dynasty has caused so much bloodshed throughout the land, isn't it the common enemy of our Mohist school?"
Why should we still do things for them?
Sun Qiang did not answer these people's questions.
Tang Yu then said, "I'm not here today to ask you to do anything, but to give you a simple lesson."
"I will only ask one question. If you can answer this question, I will immediately release all of you and leave, and I will never go back on my word."
Hearing Tang Yu's words, not only the Mo family members, but everyone on the field looked at Tang Yu with confusion.
Tang Yu slowly began to speak, "I just want to ask, why do the fruits fall to the ground after they ripen instead of floating into the sky?"
Why do people eventually fall back down after jumping?
Why do people fall to the ground instead of floating when they fall?
"What exactly is this for?"
Tang Yu's move was a game-winning one.
After all, he knew that simply being shocked wasn't enough to give these Mo family members a little shock.
They are like a pack of wolves. If you want them to submit to you, in addition to giving them enough, it is more important to beat them into submission and make them truly convinced of your worth.
That's why Tang Yu initially presented such a gravitational force.
"Well... that's because that's how it is."
"This isn't right, it's not like this, this..."
"Yes, why doesn't it float up into the sky?"
As soon as Tang Yu finished speaking, all the members of the Mo family fell into deep thought.
Even Elder Sun and Su Jinse, who were standing next to Tang Yu, were the same.
Seeing their silence, Tang Yu said, "Similarly, I can tell you something: the paper and all sorts of tools used in the Qin state were invented by me."
"I wonder who among you is more skilled in Mohist techniques?"
"If anyone can defeat me in this Mohist art, they may also leave."
With another sentence, the Mohist disciples were rendered speechless.
After a moment, Tang Yu said, "I will reveal the secret to you later, but the time that follows is for you to think, and it is also time for me to tell the story."
"If you still cannot figure this out after hearing my story, then after I ask for your instructions, you will all work diligently for the Qin state."
"This will facilitate a win-win situation for us and provide you with sufficient compensation so that you can continue your research and ideals in the future."
"But I'm worried that you might be reluctant to leave my place later."
Amidst the curious and surprised gazes of those around him, Tang Yu slowly spoke, "Universal love and non-aggression are excellent principles."
"But I want to ask you, do you really believe that your Mohist school genuinely believes in universal love and non-aggression, and not just hypocrisy?"