Of course, such ignorance didn't include Master Spiller. He, too, had switched to the path of astrologers because he couldn't see the path of magicians clearly. However, to be able to walk this path to the extreme, he wasn't some ignorant fool. Along the way, he had seen all kinds of people and experienced the vicissitudes of life. How could Lin Xiang's flowery words mislead this old man so easily?
In fact, ever since the forum began to flourish, he had a sense of worry in his heart. Not for himself, but for the astrologers as a group. It was just that some words were difficult to say with his status, so he could only watch things slowly ferment. Especially after a student posted the calendar he predicted on the forum and set up a discussion section for a fee, this kind of worry became even more obvious.
Generally speaking, at his age and status, it wasn't his turn to get involved in such a quarrel. However, after hearing the content, he still came under the lead of his student to visit this fearsome junior. Many things had started with him, so Spiller wanted to hear with his own ears what this person had to say.
However, today he heard such bewitchment. Was it sincere? Or even this person didn't know what he had done and what impact it would have? That feeling had already risen to become anxiety. Master Spiller seemed to be asking someone, but also seemed to be asking himself, "Is it really good to treat astrologers this way?"
It was a very strange question, and the subject of the words was just as strange. Lin Xiang realized after a while that perhaps this old man was a sensible person.
Since he was a sensible person, then he wouldn't beat around the bush. Lin Xiang corrected his attitude and withdrew the thoughts of calling a group of youngsters. He said, "For astrologers, it's disadvantageous in the short term, but in the long term, it's not completely so. It just depends on whether or not they can adapt. Adapt to this era, adapt to the latest technology. "
Seeing the man sitting in front of him not only change his gaze, but also his expression becoming serious, how could Spiller not want to hear the other party's reasoning? He also said seriously, "Can I ask you to tell me your opinion? How disadvantageous, and how not completely beneficial. "
"Master, please don't be so polite. There are some things that I also need your help with, so I will definitely explain it to you clearly. Before I start, let me confirm the current situation of the astrologers. The astrologers, whose main task was to predict the next week's strange weather, could collect a fee from the people who relied on this prediction. Including farmers, nobles, royalty, army, and so on. Am I right? "
"Yes." Spiller nodded.
"It can be said that astrologers are very important to any society of Homo sapiens, but they don't need too many of them. And this number was dependent on how wide an astrologer's information could spread. In the past, people relied on word of mouth to pass on their knowledge. Astrologers and priests were respected professions. That's fine if it's a steady forecast; but if it's a forecast of catastrophic weather, either in scale or in form. As long as we can know the situation in advance, there is a certain possibility of avoiding danger. These are all related to the safety of life and property. "
"You're right. However, when they entered the city, the lords wanted to hear opinions from all sides, and would not blindly believe the words of one person. Therefore, astrologers who stayed in the city didn't get much respect, and more troublesome competition. In this kind of competition, no one can really stand firm. "Master Spiller added.
"But you did it, Master." Lin flattered him. But seeing that the Master's expression didn't change, it was better not to continue flattering, so as to avoid hitting the horse's leg. He continued: "But the first thing that changed this situation was the appearance of the forum. Master, you put the results of your predictions on the forum. Then, you used the method of collecting fees to allow others to join the discussion section set up with the authority to obtain the results of your climate forecast. … "
Looking at the young people's somewhat panicked expressions, Lin didn't mind and continued: "… Although the forum has a rule that prohibits trading, but this method seems to violate the rules, but also doesn't seem to violate the rules. Don't look too deeply into this. On the one hand, I am also a member; on the other hand, Master Spiller's reputation and credibility is unquestionable. "
Hearing that the forum's creator didn't intend to pursue such behavior. The young man who came up with this idea and carried it out on his own said proudly: "Of course, my teacher can be said to be the best in the Sijia District … No, it should be the best astrologer in the Mysterious Earth World."
"Yes, I was wondering why such a good astrologer would destroy another astrologer. But today it seems that there is no need to doubt the Master's excellence. That kind of behavior was done by the people around you. "
The old man could only shake his head with a helpless smile. However, a few young men angrily reprimanded, "What nonsense are you talking about? You're the one who would destroy the knowledge that astrologers rely on to survive."
"When you put the Master's predictions on the forum, did you think that all the people who can use the forum, under the circumstances of obtaining the Master's predictions, would still trust the astrologer worshipped in their village or town?"
"This …" The young people were speechless for a while. Even Master Spiller finally understood why he had been feeling uneasy for a long time. The influence of the forum had already sounded the death knell for the profession of astrologers. It didn't matter whether the man in front of him proposed the theory that the calendar had rules or not.
"Then, your opinion is that it would be better to remove my discussion section on the forum?" Master Spiller asked.
Lin shook his head and said: "New technology will promote the progress and reform of society, this is irreversible. Today, even if you shut down that section, the discussion section that was established under your name to provide the next week's climate. But as long as there is profit to be made, there will be other astrologers who will do such things to expand their scope of influence. If he chooses to use the method of getting the next week's information at a low price in exchange for more people to choose the information he provides, what will happen? Join my discussion section and get a piece of information, I only charge Danbar (1 copper coin), but as long as there are 10,000 people, it is equal to L Kiel (50 gold coins). Who can earn L Kiel in a week? Well, let's not talk about whether this method is smart or not, whether it can earn more money than now. If the person who did this is a liar, who will be responsible? Who will be responsible for the wrong information? Who will be responsible for the losses caused by the wrong information? "
Three questions in a row, leaving everyone speechless. Lin didn't wait for them to think of changing the focus and implicating him, and said first: "In the beginning, I didn't want any transactions on the forum because I couldn't take responsibility for any crimes that occurred on this communication tool I created. And the easiest to create are liars. So, no matter if it is the registration screen or the first page you see when you open the forum, I have indicated three prohibitions. The first one is transactions involving money. But this is only a prohibition, there is no way to guard against it or punish it. To put it simply, even if there is a liar who is cheating on the forum, I can't do anything about it. I can only say negatively that I have already prohibited such behavior, but you are still cheated because of greed, so it shouldn't be my fault. "
A few young people looked at each other and said hesitantly: "There is no such person now."
"There is no such person now, but that means there will be no such person in the future?"
Master Spiller, who was also worried about such alarmist words, couldn't help but ask: "Then, sir, do you have a good solution to this?"
"Of course there is, and it is very simple. But if it is simple, only you can do it. "Lin Yong looked relaxed and said something that this group of people had never thought of. "Master, please seriously compile a ten thousand year calendar. Oh, of course, ten thousand years might be a bit of an exaggeration, but to accurately predict the weather in the next ten or twenty years is to give people who value this information a basis of reference. Even if there is a liar, the results won't be too outrageous. "
Realizing that this matter seemed to be heading in the direction of an imperative, Master Spiller smiled bitterly for the umpteenth time and said: "Then what do you ask other astrologers to do?"
"Although it is possible to compile a calendar to predict the future, there are still some differences when it is implemented in every place. Different places will have different changes. There will be some slight differences between those who live on the mountain and those who live by the sea. In order to correct these slight differences, we can only rely on the local astrologers. "
"But this still can't solve the problem that astrologers don't need so many people, especially if there really is such a book." Master Spiller pointed out the problem.
"Yes, that's right. As the saying goes, if the mountain doesn't turn, the road will turn, and if the road doesn't turn, people will turn. Since the trend is irresistible and unavoidable, the best way is to find another way. "
"How can this kind of thing be so simple? Do you want the astrologers to do manual labor? Or are they like boorish men who only know how to charge forward on the battlefield? "
Showing that devilish smile again, Lin Yong apologized and ordered Halloumi, who was standing at the side, to get something. Then he said: "The difference between an astrologer and a mage is in the magic talent, the ability to sense and accumulate power. Actually, my two apprentices and I are just a little bit worse, we don't even have the chance to be magic apprentices. But … Master, do you know about the battle results of the Tower of the Great Sage a while ago? "
With the sudden change in topic, Spiller still said a few polite words and said: "Although I didn't participate in the battle, I was still concerned about that war. The Tower of the Great Sage resisted the invasion of the Abyss and even defeated a Demon General. This kind of achievement is enough to be recorded in history. "
"Yes. Then in that war, the biggest contribution was the human alliance? Or some genius great mage? Or perhaps — "Lin took the book from Halloumi and placed it in front of the guest:" — a carefully designed magic program. "
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