Chapter 3400
The World Needs to Move in a Positive Direction
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Sima Zhang's preparations did indeed influence the choices and actions of Bam Moses and others, and even more so, their arrangements and rule over the lower-level personnel.
In order not to reveal his own thoughts and selfish motives, and in order to participate reasonably in the reconstruction of the Brahmanical system, Sima Zhang did not get involved immediately, but let Padmasambhava and others do it on their own.
When Ban Moses and the others can't handle it, they will naturally think of Sima Zhang. At that time, it will be reasonable for Sima Zhang to hesitate for a moment before taking action.
Sima Zhang did not participate voluntarily, but was forced to participate by the demands of Brahmins such as Padmasambhava, and then contributed to the system.
If some flaws appear in this system at that time, the process will also reduce the suspicion and obsession with Sima Zhang himself.
If Sima Zhang can achieve this in the future, it will be a complete success for him.
It's practically perfect—able to wield real power while avoiding blame when causing trouble.
To enjoy rights without bearing the corresponding costs or obligations is something that would be unthinkable even in the Central Plains.
And what happened afterward was indeed pretty much as Sima Zhang had imagined; Bam Moses and the others were indeed unable to restructure the lower-level organizational system.
After failing to complete the task and experiencing the difficulties involved, after some trial and error and hesitation, Bam Moses and the others ultimately chose Sima Zhang.
In fact, within the entire Brahmanical system, besides the Brahman class, there were many intelligent people, including some who were capable of reconstructing the organizational system.
However, the existence of such people does not mean that Bam Moses and others should use them.
On the one hand, it's because these people are not from the Brahmin class, but rather from the Brahmin system. In the past, they were all from the same system, and from the lower class at that, so they could be used without restraint or scruples. But now, after the large-scale suppression and killing of Brahmins by the Untouchables, as a member of the Brahmin community, I have to be somewhat suspicious of the lower class people for the sake of survival.
On the other hand, Sima Zhang, as a master, has already revealed his wisdom, demonstrated his ability and way of handling things, which is exactly what a Buddhist master should be like, full of philosophical wisdom and not wanting to interfere with the secular world.
Such masters who practice asceticism and self-cultivation are the ones who deserve respect and reverence.
With the help of such a master, Bam Moses felt less afraid and worried.
To some extent, Bam Moses was not worried at all about Sima Zhang taking over this troublesome matter; on the contrary, he was worried that Sima Zhang would not want to take over.
They have already troubled Master Sima Zhang many times. Even a clay figure has some temper, let alone a truly wise philosophical master.
The dissemination of wisdom and knowledge is never without cost, even for a magnanimous master.
With similar thoughts in mind, Ban Moses and the others made ample preparations to use various methods to persuade Master Sima Zhang to accept the task and help them.
Only in this way can they fulfill Rahul's demands and ensure their safety.
As for rebelling against Rahul, it never even crossed the minds of Bammoses and the others.
Previously, he obeyed the direct line of the Brahmin family; now he obeys Rahul, one of the Brahmins. What difference does it make? After asking himself this question, Padmasambhava felt that staying in the temple was more suitable for him than worldly affairs.
The temple has everything you need for food, clothing, drink, and daily necessities, and you don't have to worry about these trivial matters.
After leaving the temple, they did receive more worship and respect, but the trouble and cost involved were enough to cost them their lives.
In contrast, by foregoing the grand display of respect, staying in the temple ensured safety and provided for all needs.
Their food and clothing were provided by servants, and they had a large following to listen to their sermons and discussions. They could even obtain many useful items, or rather, items to satisfy their desires and for entertainment, when needed.
Listening to the thoughts and purposes of Ban Moses and the others, Sima Zhang felt somewhat conflicted.
In such a competitive world, if one cannot forge ahead bravely, one will only become one with the masses. In such an environment, retreating back into the temple is nothing short of self-deception.
As for the treatment one could enjoy in the temple, Sima Zhang had indeed witnessed it and expressed considerable shock.
While temples shouldn't be expected to be as tranquil and inactive as Taoist temples, they should at least be filled with respect for the gods.
However, what happened in the temple was truly speechless. The treatment the Brahmins received in the temple did not resemble that of a practitioner at all.
If it weren't for the fact that it was a temple on the outside and that gods were worshipped inside, Sima Zhang would have thought he had entered the mansion of some decadent noble family, which was full of absurdity.
It's fortunate that this kind of person can become a so-called spokesperson for the gods; otherwise, destroying mountains and temples would be the norm.
After witnessing this seemingly civilized but actually barbaric ritual firsthand, Sima Zhang found that the monks were at least somewhat more humane.
At least some ascetic monks only suffer for themselves, not for others, and they do not use the name of God to override or punish others.
Indeed, without comparison there is no harm. Thinking about it this way, the Brahmanical system was indeed stable, but it was full of sins.
Even as a scion of a prominent family in the Central Plains, Sima Zhang, after experiencing it firsthand, felt that the disadvantages outweighed the advantages.
If he were to let his descendants become the Brahmins of today, living a life of mediocrity and idleness, Sima Zhang felt it would be better to have more Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, at least then they would be more like human beings.
With this basic judgment and understanding, Sima Zhang, at the request of Panmoses and others, began to work on the reconstruction of the Brahmanical system.
There's no need to make it better, just enough nails will do; it's not like we really need to rebuild the Brahmanical system.
Only on the ruins of the old dynasty can a new dynasty be built; only by overthrowing everything old can a brand new future be constructed.
The Brahmanical system is good for the ruling class, but it cannot be good only for the ruling class. A system without social mobility is never a choice for the strong.
The world should move towards a better future, not compete to see who is more stable and then deteriorate in the process of achieving stability!
I'd rather lose everything in the bloodshed than live a life of mediocrity, resting on my laurels. (End of Chapter)