"Trade the old for the new?"
Hearing Gongshu Hao's explanation, Gongshu Hong was stunned for a while.
"Mo Jiazi is really ruthless!" Gongshu Lun's expression changed.
"Second uncle, Mo Jiazi is helping us!" Gongshu Hao was confused.
Gongshu Lun's face was full of hatred. "Helping us? In my opinion, Mo Jiazi wants to trade the old for the new, and steal our family's four-wheeled carriage customers. "
Gongshu Lun knew that once the customers accepted the kindness of the Gongshu Family, they would be grateful to the Gongshu Family. In this way, the Gongshu Family's four-wheeled carriage business would decrease.
Gongshu Hong sighed and said, "No matter what Mo Jiazi's goal is, at least we have solved a problem for the Gongshu Family."
The wheel problem had always been a big problem for the Gongshu Family. If it was not solved, it would be like a bleeding wound, and the Gongshu Family's reputation would be ruined.
Although Meton's action would further expand the influence of the Gongshu Family and eat away at the four-wheeled carriage business, it was more beneficial for the Gongshu Family.
"Mo Jiazi!" Everyone in the Gongshu Family had mixed feelings. They did not know whether to hate Meton or to be grateful.
"Family Head, Mo Jiazi is here!" A Gongshu Family disciple came to report.
"Mo Jiazi!" Gongshu Hong suddenly stood up. Speaking of the devil, they were just talking about Mo Jiazi, and he appeared in front of the Gongshu Family's door.
"What is he doing here? Is he here to laugh at us, or is he here to force us to repay his kindness? "Gongshu Lun said angrily.
Gongshu Hong said in a deep voice, "No matter what Mo Jiazi's goal is, since he came with courtesy, we will treat him with courtesy."
"Come, open the door and welcome him." Gongshu Hong stood up and went to greet him.
Gongshu Hong did not see that behind him, Gongshu Hao's face was red with excitement. Mo Jiazi was the same age as him, but he had done many amazing things, and had become Gongshu Hao's idol.
If it weren't for the fact that the Gongshu Family and the Mo Family didn't get along, Gongshu Hao would have already become a disciple of the Mo Family.
With a squeak, the gate of Gongshu Family's encampment opened, and two lines of Gongshu Family disciples walked out, with Gongshu Lun and the other two standing in the middle.
"The famous Mo Jiazi has come to visit. Your presence brings light to our humble dwelling!" Gongshu Hong laughed heartily.
"The Gongshu Family and the Mo Family both started out as craftsmen. It's not an exaggeration to say that they're from the same sect. The ancestor of the Gongshu Family, Gongshu Ban, has made great achievements in his life. He's also someone I admire. Today, I'm here to pay my respects to him," Merton said.
Gongshu Ban was the Grandmaster Craftsman, so it was reasonable for Meton to visit him.
"If the ancestors in the underworld knew that the talents of the Mohist were so popular, they would be very pleased. Please!" Gongshu Hong cupped his hands and said.
In front of Gongshu Ban's ancestral statue, Meton respectfully lit three incense sticks and bowed solemnly according to the special etiquette of the Hundred Schools of Thought.
Regardless of the relationship between the Gongshu Family and the Mohist Family, Gongshu Ban's contributions to China were well-known. Meton walked up and bowed to him.
Seeing that Meton respected Gongshu Ban so much, the hostility in the hearts of the Gongshu Family disciples lessened a lot.
Back in the main hall, both sides sat down. Gongshu Hao acted as a servant, running around and serving tea.
Gongshu Hong cupped his hands and said, "The Mohist Family has forgiven the past and exchanged the old four-wheeled carriage for the new one. The Gongshu Family would like to express our gratitude."
Gongshu Hong knew that the Mohist Family would not care about the four-wheeled carriage of the Gongshu Family. If that happened, the Gongshu Family's loss would be even greater.
"We are coachbuilders, and we come from ordinary families. A four-wheeled carriage is the livelihood of our family. How can the House of Mo stand by and watch as our people's livelihood is cut off and suffer from hunger?" Moton said with a wave of his hand.
Gongshu Hong said seriously, "No matter what, the Gongshu Family owes the Mohist Family a favor this time. We will definitely need your help in the future."
Meton showed his signature shy expression and said, "No need for the future. I can do it now!"
"Ah!" Gongshu Hong was stunned. He looked at Mo Jiazi in confusion. Could it be that what Gongshu Lun said was true? Mo Jiazi came here with the intention of returning the favor?
Gongshu Hong felt uneasy. He said carefully, "What can I do for the Mohist Family?"
Meton laughed and said, "Don't take it seriously, Family Head Gongshu. I was just joking. The reason I came here today is that the Mohist Family wants to do business with the Gongshu Family."
"Business?" Gongshu Hong was confused.
Meton nodded and said, "A four-wheeled carriage business."
Gongshu Hong's heart skipped a beat. The Mohist Family really came to him. The four-wheeled carriage business was indeed the Gongshu Family's fault. They deserved to be criticized by the Mohist Family.
Gongshu Hong gritted his teeth and said, "The Gongshu Family was wrong to copy the four-wheeled carriage of the Mohist Family. From today onwards, the Gongshu Family will stop the four-wheeled carriage business."
"Family Head!" The Gongshu Family members cried out in sorrow. The four-wheeled carriage was the main source of income for the Gongshu Family. Losing the four-wheeled carriage was like losing an arm.
"No, no, no!" Meton waved his hand and said, "I am not asking the Gongshu Family to stop the four-wheeled carriage business. Instead, I want to order four-wheeled carriages from the Gongshu Family."
"What?" The Gongshu Family members looked at Meton in confusion.
Meton nodded and said, "To be precise, the Mohist Family is going to order four-wheeled carriage carriages from the Gongshu Family."
"Carriage carriages?" Gongshu Hong was puzzled. "As far as I know, the Mohist Family can do this kind of woodworking!"
If the Mohist Family didn't want to do it, they just needed to spread the news in Chang 'an City, and a large number of carpenters would rush to make carriages for the Mohist Family. Mo Jiazi wouldn't let the Gongshu Family have such a good job.
Meton nodded and said, "This is indeed not a problem for the Mohist Family. However, they are going to make a batch of the best four-wheeled carriages. The materials used are the best, so of course, they need the best woodworking. Who in the world can be better than the Gongshu Family, the ancestor of all craftsmen?"
After seeing the four-wheeled carriage of the Gongshu Family, Meton immediately saw the gap between the Mohist Family's woodworking and the Gongshu Family's.
He had to admit that the Gongshu Family did have the capital to be the best in the world in woodworking. The four-wheeled carriages of the Gongshu Family all used mortise and tenon construction, and the quality of the work was top-notch. This was also the reason why the Gongshu Family could snatch the four-wheeled carriage business from the Mohist Family.
Most of the woodworking in the Mohist Family used assembly line production. Although it was cheap, it was very suitable for four-wheeled trucks and four-wheeled buses. However, it was not suitable for four-wheeled carriages used by the rich and powerful.
Of course, the Mohist Family also had skilled carpenters who were not inferior to Gongshu Hong. However, they all had more important tasks and didn't have the energy to make four-wheeled carriages.
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