“Heavenly Calculation” is a historical science fiction short story, set in the Warring States Period after the annihilation of the ancient high-entropy civilization. As high-entropy technology gradually evolved into difficult-to-decipher tadpole scripts, these characters were treasured by successive Shang kings and Song monarchs. When Song monarch Luan faced the danger of national extinction, he invited two great talents, Mozi and Gongshu Ban, to try to decipher the tadpole scripts in the collection room in an attempt to save the fate of the country. Mozi studied tadpole scripts for many years and not only acquired advanced scientific and technological knowledge to strengthen the city defense of Song; he also suddenly realized the way to save the world by loving all and not attacking, advocating unity and advocating virtue. However, with the advent of siege weapons such as the cloud ladder invented by Gongshu Ban under the command of King Zhang of Chu, Song was once again threatened. A contest between technology and wisdom thus unfolded…Through the collision and fusion of ancient technology with ancient politics and culture, “Heavenly Calculation” explores the complex relationship between technology and human nature, wisdom and power, and salvation and self-preservation. The novel takes Mozi as the protagonist, and revolves around the core concept of Mohism, “universal love, non-aggression, advocating unity and advocating virtue”, showing the ancient wise man’s pursuit of knowledge and truth, as well as his adherence to peace and justice. “Heavenly Calculation” uses this contest across time and space to convey a profound reflection on the harmonious coexistence of technology and human nature, as well as the eternal pursuit of the values of peace and justice.
