Meton couldn't help but be stunned. Then he shook his head and laughed, "Senior Wang must be joking with me. The Five Surnames and Seven Hopes Aristocratic Families are the most prestigious family heads in the Tang dynasty. They are millennium-old families. Senior Zheng is a relative of the emperor. Who in the world will make things difficult for you?"
The head of the Wang family looked deeply at Meton and said, "The imperial court is formulating the Zhenguan Law. It stipulates that in the aristocratic families, the family property will be divided equally. In less than three generations, there will be no more Five Surnames and Seven Hopes Aristocratic Families in the world. Only small families are still constantly divided."
Meton looked at the head of the Wang family in surprise and said, "Everyone in the world knows that the palm of the hand and the back of the hand of the hand are all flesh and blood. They are all their children. It's a good thing that the heads of the families are spreading out and having a thriving population."
The head of the Zheng family snorted and said, "That's fine. Last year, the Confucians and the Mohist Families promoted the concept of" Homophony ". The Confucians changed the private schools in the world into primary schools. Even the children of poor farmers can attend school. At that time, the students of poor families will be hundreds or thousands of times better than those of aristocratic families. I'm afraid that the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes Aristocratic Families will disappear from the imperial court in less than three generations."
Meton's eyes narrowed. He found that he would be a fool if he underestimated the ancients. The Confucians had just promoted primary schools not long ago, but the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes Aristocratic Families had already keenly noticed the consequences. This alone was already shocking.
"Merton was a rare genius at that time. I don't think he didn't see this. Besides, Merton's contribution was not small. The engraving printing technique came from Mochi of the Mohist Family. The reason why the family property was divided equally was because of Merton's disciple, Wu Meiniang. The primary school education originated from the compulsory education of the Mohist Family," the head of the Fanyang Lu family said slowly.
The other family heads nodded in agreement. Originally, as the Five Families and Seven Hopes, they were able to sit back and relax, enjoying the riches and glory. However, they did not expect that in just a few short years, the situation would change so drastically. The originally high and mighty Five Families and Seven Hopes were now on the verge of collapse. The biggest contributor to this was probably Mo Jiazi.
Suddenly, the seven plainly dressed old men charged at Meton with mountain-like pressure. Meton couldn't help but frown. Although the Mo Family had been developing for a long time, it was still far from being able to compete with the Five Families and Seven Nobles, not to mention seven families working together to deal with the Mo Family.
However, Meton's eyebrows turned and he said with a smile, "Seniors, the medicine that you want to save the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, could it be the Ink Technique of the School of Mo?"
"The person who tied the bell needs to untie it. Merton is indeed smart!" The head of the Wang Family looked at Merton with praise. He originally thought that Mo Jiazi would panic under the pressure of the seven families. He did not expect that he would be able to think of the crux of the matter in the blink of an eye.
Although the Five Families and Seven Hopes had a revered status, they were also guarded against by the court. In the previous dynasty, Yang Guang had once greatly suppressed the aristocratic families. They had expended a great deal of energy to help the Tang Dynasty destroy the Sui Dynasty. However, they did not expect that after only twenty years of peace, Li Shimin had once again shown signs of suppressing the Five Families and Seven Hopes. This time, the Five Families and Seven Hopes saw an unprecedented crisis. Yang Guang's suppression was only temporary. The Five Families and Seven Hopes had experienced this kind of suppression countless times. In the end, the aristocratic families had the last laugh. One dynasty after another was destroyed, but the Five Families and Seven Hopes stood tall for thousands of years.
Li Shimin's second Push of Grace and the rise of the Humble Class were basically suppressing the Five Families and Seven Hopes. The terror of the Push of Grace had been verified by Emperor Wu of Han. Many prominent nobles had turned into ashes.
As for the rise of the Humble Class, it was a sharp sword hanging over the heads of the aristocratic families. To put it bluntly, the most fundamental reason why the Five Families and Seven Hopes could prosper for thousands of years was that they controlled education and occupied the court. With power, they could continuously accumulate and protect the wealth and status of the Five Families and Seven Hopes. Once they lost their power, the aristocratic families that were defeated by the Five Families and Seven Hopes were a lesson for them.
Originally, they were also at their wits' end. However, the rise of the Mo Family gave them hope. Anyone could sit on the official position, and anyone could learn the Four Books and Five Classics. However, the Ink Skills were not. The Ink Skills were unique. With the Ink Skills, one could have endless wealth. This point had been proven by the rise of the Mo Family Village.
As long as the seven aristocratic families had the Ink Skills of the Mo Family, they would have endless wealth. Even if they compromised with the court, they could still maintain their superior status.
"What's so difficult about this?" Meton waved his hand and replied.
"So, Merton has agreed!" The heads of the aristocratic families could not help but feel joy in their hearts.
"This is natural. As long as the Ink Skills that the Mo Family has applied for a patent, everyone can use them. The Mo Family only needs to pay a small patent fee. If there is anything that everyone does not understand, it is not impossible for the Mo Family to provide assistance." Meton said naturally and generously.
However, the faces of the aristocratic families darkened. If it was only the Ink Skills that the Mo Family had announced, then why did they have to come personally? How could they care about that little bit of money?
The head of the Wang Family said with a cold expression, "Merton wouldn't be playing us like monkeys, right?! What we want is good medicine for the Five Families and Seven Hopes. It is not something that the Mo Family does not want. We will not lower ourselves to compete with some merchants and craftsmen. "
It could be imagined that once the Mo Family took the initiative to announce the Ink Skills of the Mo Family, there would be countless profit-seeking people fighting to use them. How could the Five Families and Seven Hopes be willing to compete with others for the bone that the Mo Family threw out?
The head of the Zheng Family went straight to the point, "What we want is the Mo Family's Secret Glass Skills, Secret Cement Skills, Secret Steel Skills, and the Azure Dragon True Medicine Ink Skills."
"Moreover, Merton still needs to set a threshold for the Azure Dragon True Medicine and only authorizes the production of the Seven Families." The head of the Boling Cui Family spoke for the first time.
"Moreover, in the future, the Seven Families will have the priority to choose the Ink Skills of the Mo Family …" The Qinghe Cui Family did not want to be outdone.
Mo Dun stood up abruptly and said, "That's impossible. These secret techniques are the foundation of the Mo Family Village. Even if it's the Azure Dragon True Medicine, this humble one would not agree. This is a life-saving medicine for everyone in the world. It's impossible for it to be used as a personal tool to amass wealth. This goes against the Mo Family's philosophy. Not to mention the Mo Family, even the School of Medicine would not agree to it. Not to mention the Mo Family's future, the Mo Family's Five Great Families would be given priority to choose from the Seven Great Families. This is even more ridiculous.
Meton's extreme reaction was not out of the expectations of the heads of the families. The head of the Wang Family said indifferently, "Merton, calm down. If you hear the sincerity of the Five Families and Seven Hopes, you will not think so."
Meton sneered, "I would like to see what price the Five Families and Seven Hopes are willing to pay. Do you think you can exchange the lifeline of the Mo Family?"
The head of the Wang Family said proudly, "Since Merton knows the Five Families and Seven Hopes, he naturally knows that we are the head of the families in the world. As long as we give an order, all the families in the world will respond. We know that Merton's biggest dream is to revive the Mo Family. This is a piece of cake for us."
"A piece of cake?" Meton frowned and looked at the head of the Wang Family with a look of disbelief.
"Yes, as long as the Mo Family cooperates with the Five Families and Seven Hopes, all the families and officials in the world will pave the way for the Mo Family. The goods of the Mo Family's Village can pass through the whole country unimpeded. The banks of the Mo Family's Village can be opened all over the Tang Dynasty in the shortest time. The Mo Family's classics of the Mo Family will be taught in schools and openly propagated the ideas of the Mo Family. Within three to five years, Mo Jiazi will definitely spread all over the Tang Dynasty. The Mo Family will definitely revive and even surpass the Confucian School." The head of the Wang Family said passionately.
Every time the head of the Wang Family said a word, Meton's breath became heavier. The revival of the Mo Family was Meton's lifelong belief. However, at this moment, the revival of the Mo Family was just around the corner. How could Meton not be excited?
"The cooperation between the Mo Family and the aristocratic families will benefit both sides. I believe that Merton will make the right choice." The head of the Zheng Family tempted.
"With our help, the Mo Family Village may even become the next aristocratic family. When that time comes, I'm afraid that the Mo Family Village will become the next aristocratic family." The head of the Li Family Village whispered.
Meton couldn't help but struggle. He knew that once the Mo Family cooperated with the aristocratic families, the future of the Mo Family would definitely be a hundred times easier. They would be able to achieve a rapid development. However, with such a heaven-sent opportunity in front of Meton, Meton hesitated.
"What did you guys give up?" Meton suddenly asked.
"Ah!" The heads of the aristocratic families couldn't help but be stunned. They looked at Meton in confusion.
Meton said seriously, "In this transaction, the Mo Family gave up the Mo Skill that they rely on to survive. But what did the Five Families and Seven Hopes give up?"
"We …" The head of the Wang Family couldn't help but be stunned. He was tongue-tied.
The heads of the aristocratic families wanted to say something but stopped. They could be as eloquent as a reed, but they knew that all of this wouldn't be able to fool the great Mo Jiazi. In this transaction, the Five Families and Seven Hopes only gave an illusory promise. Regardless of success or failure, it wouldn't hurt them. The one who really placed the heavy bet was the Mo Family.
"We can guarantee the revival of the Mo Family. Isn't that enough?" The head of the Zheng Family frowned.
Meton chuckled and said, "You all complain that the previous emperors suppressed the Five Families and Seven Hopes, and that the rise of the commoners threatens the foundation of the Five Families and Seven Hopes. The reason why you all can sit firmly in the position of the Five Families and Seven Hopes is because you all control the power. The promotion of primary schools will allow the commoners to rise, and you will no longer be able to control the government. Without power, you won't be able to maintain the monopoly of the political power. You won't be able to use your power to seize huge wealth and ensure your luxurious life. This is the reason why the previous emperors suppressed you all. Because you all are the rice worms of the imperial court, the hamsters of the empire, and the blood-sucking insects of the Tang dynasty. Who can tolerate having a gadfly sucking their blood from behind the Tang dynasty?"
"How dare you! How dare you slander the Five Families and Seven Hopes? "The head of the Li Family of Zhao County was furious and shouted loudly.
Meton was not afraid at all and said, "Isn't it? Everyone knows that as long as you produce the True Medicine of Green Dragon, you will have endless wealth. Anyone who owns a pharmaceutical factory will be very happy. However, you aristocratic families are not satisfied. You want to monopolize the richest profits and even disregard the life and death of the people in the world. You still don't admit your greed and that you are the blood-sucking insects of the Tang dynasty. "
"You …" The head of the Wang Family pointed at Meton and his face changed dramatically.
"What you promised can indeed revive the Mo Family, but it is also using your power. If I agree to your conditions, I will be the same as you, a blood-sucking insect of the Tang dynasty. A Mo Family Village that has betrayed the Mo Family's ideals will not really revive the Mo Family, no matter how strong it becomes," Meton said boldly.
"Do you know the consequences of refusing the Five Families and Seven Hopes?" The head of the Zhao Family said with a cold face. The other family heads also stared at Meton.
Meton laughed and said, "It seems that I am right. The Five Families and Seven Hopes rely on the power in your hands. Of course, I know that after today, the Mo Family Village will have a hard time."
The head of the Wang Family said coldly, "It is not too late for you to beg us now."
Meton laughed and said, "What a joke. The Five Families and Seven Hopes have already sensed the end of the road and come to me for the medicine. Then why should the Mo Family cooperate with the losers?"
"Losers!"
The heads of the aristocratic families could not help but change color. They were the five most powerful families in Huaxia and had always been the winners for thousands of years. Even if the dynasty changed, they still stood tall. When had they ever been called losers?
"Do you think that the Five Families and Seven Hopes who have thousands of years of heritage are vegetarians? The aristocratic families have stood tall for thousands of years and seen all kinds of storms. This little storm is nothing to us." The head of the Li Family of Longxi said coldly.
"Then what are you afraid of? Then why do you want the Mo Family's Mo Skills? Isn't it because you want to leave a way out for the aristocratic families?" Meton asked back.
"Since the Mo Family is unwilling to be friends with the Five Families and Seven Hopes, then we can only have enemies!" The head of the Wang Family said coldly. Last time, the head of the Wang Family did not want to do anything out of line in Chang 'an City and did not break up with the Mo Family Village. This time, he would not show any mercy.
"Goodbye! I hope that Merton will not regret it. "The head of the Zheng Family stood up and said coldly.
The other heads of the aristocratic families stood up and left.
"Wait!" Meton suddenly said.
The heads of the aristocratic families turned around and were secretly proud. They thought that Mo Jiazi must be pretending to be tough.
However, they were disappointed. Meton said slowly, "Since you have come to me for medicine, I have a good prescription that can save the Five Families and Seven Hopes."
"Please elaborate!" The head of the Lu Family of Fanyang said.
"The reason why the Five Families and Seven Hopes have been suppressed repeatedly is because you do not work in production. Instead, you keep sucking up the people's wealth and benefits at the expense of the world. If you use the Mo Skills and make things that the people need, you will contribute a huge amount of taxes to the imperial court. This is the real medicine that can help the aristocratic families out of their predicament." Merton said.
Building a workshop often required a huge amount of money and money. Ordinary craftsmen's primitive accumulation was too slow. If the Mo Family could transform a batch of workshops invested by the aristocratic families and promote the Mo Skills, the revival of the Mo Family would be greatly accelerated.
The Cui Family of Boling narrowed his eyes as if he wanted to see through Mo Jiazi. He said, "It is not that the Mo Family does not need the aristocratic families. It is just that the Mo Family wants to take the lead and make the aristocratic families respect the Mo Family."
"Hahaha, it is simply wishful thinking! A ruined Mo Family wants to suppress the Five Families and Seven Hopes. It is simply wishful thinking. "The head of the Wang Family said angrily. The Wang Family had been passed down for thousands of years. They were known as kings but not kings. They could not even touch a tiger's butt. How could they be willing to let a tiger sit on their heads?
The other heads of the aristocratic families were also furious. They were the dignified Five Families. How could they be willing to be ridden on their heads by a young boy?
Merton shook his head and said, "There is no such shop after this village. Even if the Mo Family has publicized the Mo Skills, there are still many aristocratic families who want it. The Five Families have indeed left. How can they cover the sky with one hand in the Tang dynasty? When the time comes, if the Five Families regret it, they will not have the chance today."
The head of the Wang Family sneered and said, "Then let's see who gives in first!"
The Seven Families of the Five Hopes had stood tall for thousands of years. The School of Mo was nothing to them. The School of Thought was just a tool in their hands. They could use the Confucian School of Thought to control education, control power, and use the Qian Family to draw wealth from the world. They believed that the so-called School of Mo would certainly become their medicine, a medicine that could revive the Seven Families of the Five Hopes.
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