"It's finally here!" Li Xian sighed. After learning about the origins of strategist Xu Ren, Li Xian thought to himself: After ascending to heaven, Shang State will definitely be able to meet the quasi-saint behind the strategist.
But I didn't expect that so many quasi-saints would come at once: strategists, Confucianists, Legalists, military strategists, and Mohists, all came together!
Could it be that the quasi-saints of the Demonic Path formed a group to go to Daluotian to play the dungeon, and you formed a group to come to Shangguo to play the dungeon? Li Xian thought about it, and first notified Bixia Yuanjun, and then returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
At this time, the Prime Minister's Office was already decorated with lights and colors - five quasi-saints came at once, and they were either in the late stage or at the peak. The Shang State also had to express its appreciation.
Besides, Shang State and these five quasi-saints have some connection. Although Shang State is a capitalist political system, its governance philosophy draws on the strengths of various schools.
In the internal governance of the Shang State, Legalism, Mohism, and Confucianism were particularly important, and counselors were also used; in external affairs, military strategists, Legalism (military law), and counselors were particularly important.
The political system of the Shang Dynasty was unprecedented, but every administrative order was more or less influenced by these doctrines.
Capitalism, financial system, science and industry, etc. are just a big framework. To fill this framework, other ideas are needed. One idea cannot govern a country; a successful country needs many, many ideas, and they need to be constantly updated.
Li Xian met these five quasi-saints in the hall on the top floor of the Prime Minister's Office.
Looking at the five quasi-saints in front of me, it would be a lie to say that I don’t feel any pressure! And the pressure is huge!
Guiguzi looks middle-aged, with a calm demeanor and a faint smile that seems to hide countless wisdoms. He is wearing clothes similar to those of a scholar, but slightly loose and a bit free and easy.
Sun Wu, the quasi-saint of military strategists, was simple and capable. He wore only a blue shirt and a heavy, short bronze sword on his waist.
Xunzi of the Legalist school wore a black shirt and had a rather rigid and harsh look on his face; only a gleam of thought occasionally flashed in his eyes.
Mozi of Mohism and Confucius of Confucianism were the most kind, but Mozi was cheerful, dressed simply, and wore a ruler on his waist; Confucius was gentle and steady, dressed meticulously, and wore a beautifully decorated sword on his waist.
When they met, Li Xian performed the "junior's courtesy". There was nothing he could do about it. If it was an ordinary quasi-saint, Li Xian would just laugh it off and handle the matter impartially. However, the Shang State had adopted many of their thoughts and theories in its governance and development, so he could be considered to have learned from them, and at least he could be considered to be a disciple.
Li Xian had just stood up when Confucius, the quasi-sage of Confucianism, spoke first, his face full of praise: "Great, great Shang State, great Shang Emperor. I have seen unexpected results here in Shang State. Shang State governed the country by combining the strengths of various schools of thought, creating a miracle unprecedented in the ages. In fact, I have benefited a lot from my time here in Shang State. It turns out that education can be done this way! This is something I have never thought of before."
Li Xian was about to say something modest, but Mozi spoke up immediately: "I am also very satisfied with the Shang Kingdom. The idea of equality and mutual care for all people is my most important idea. I have been promoting it for many years, but there are few responses. Even many countries are just doing superficial work just to get our help. But the Shang Kingdom is not like that. You have implemented this idea throughout the country."