Chapter 426 - 383, Future of the Mo School
"Master, I believe that for a philosophy to sustain long-term, there needs to be a field for its practical application. Currently, the Mo School has the ideology, but lacks practical experience. Moreover, the disciples of the Mo School are short on means to make a livelihood.
Master, as you see, the Confucian has schools, the Legalist has courts, and the Taoist has Taoist temples; these are the places where the disciples of these three schools practice their learning and establish their livelihood.
If a disciple studies a philosophy but cannot even sustain themselves, who would come to learn it?
My master once mentioned, only with a full stomach and quenched thirst can one afford to pursue dreams."
"Now that you, Master, are still here, naturally you can protect all followers of Mozi, but if the Mo School wants to grow, it can’t always rely on you, Master. If one day you leave the Mo School, the only skill left for the disciples to make a living might just be the Mo Family Swordsmanship. At that time, the disciples of the Mo School will become a group of mere killing warriors, and the demise of the Mo School will not be far off."
Mozi frowned deeply, envisioning the future of the Mo School after his departure. The image of Mo School disciples walking through darkness with swords made him shiver involuntarily; Bai Jin’s portrayal of the future indeed scared him. But was such a future impossible? Mozi questioned himself heartily, it was possible, and highly likely. If nothing unexpected occurs, this is the future for the disciples of the Mo School."
Mozi immediately stood up, bowing deeply and said, "Thank you, my nephew, for your reminder. I have been solely focused on Mo School thoughts and nearly neglected the most vital issue of survival. If it wasn’t for your reminder, the future of the Mo School would be worrying."
Bai Jin quickly stood up and said, "Master, I was just speaking offhandedly."
Mozi stood up and exclaimed, "Your offhand remark has indeed awakened me. Blinded by hatred, I almost led the Mo School to extinction."
"Master, I feel that between the Mo School and the Yin Yang School, nothing satisfies more than suppressing the Yin Yang School with the doctrines of the Mo School; force falls to the lower levels."
Mozi laughed heartily and said, "You are right. If I could suppress the Yin Yang School with the teachings of the Mo School, that would truly vent my spleen.
Bai Jin, what do you think should be the path for the Mo School?"