Seeing that Yao Qi's demeanor was actually a bereaved dog wagging his tail and begging for mercy, whether he was standing or sitting in the hall, he showed both disdain and disdain at the same time.

In the past, the Yao family relied on being a wealthy family in Hedong, bullying others, exploiting and oppressing, and used all kinds of despicable means to fish and flesh the people. When the country was in trouble, they lost the face of their ancestors and most of Shanxi.

For such a family, no one will have sympathy. In the depths of everyone's hearts, they all think that such a wealthy family is no longer worthy of respect and glory, and naturally it is not worthy of being awarded an "iron coupon".

However, before exposing the Yao family's old background, Liu Xing had already given a clear attitude, that is, to completely abolish the "iron coupon" system.

So when everyone was still despising Yao Qi, Zong Ze pondered for a while and asked Liu Xing: "Taifu, what is your intention when you said that you want to completely abolish the 'iron coupon' system?" We can't let the people who have made immortal contributions to our Great Song Dynasty over the past generations be chilled. Makes those who want that glory and security for future generations lose their enterprising spirit? ”

Hearing Zong Ze's words, Liu Xing turned around and sat on the chair beside him.

first glanced coldly at the people in the hall, and then Liu Xing said: "I ask you two questions, I hope you will answer me from the bottom of my heart." ”

As soon as he stopped, Liu Xing's eyes looked at Chen Kangbo, who was standing aside and was demoted to the governor because of the "White Bone Essence Case", and asked, "Chen Futai, let me ask you." Is it better for the prince to break the law and the common people to commit the same crime, or is it a misunderstanding for the common people to break the law and the common people to break the law? ”

Seeing that Liu Xing asked about him, Chen Kangbo said almost without thinking: "Of course, the prince who violates the law and the common people can give the world a fair and fair life, and it can convince people." ”

Smile slightly. Nodding. Liu Xingdao: "The previous dynasties. The king's laws were often undermined by the king's privileges, and even turned into a joke many times. It was a sign of a misunderstanding on the part of the prince, and what was the result? It led to the change of dynasties and the complete shattering of the old law, and the formation of new laws to support a new dynasty. ”

The words stopped slightly, Liu Xing looked sideways at Zong Ze who was sitting next to him and said, "Zong Shuai, I believe you are also very clear. Anyone who dares to abuse the imperial power will be a faint king, and the faint monarch must first violate the law before the country dies, right? ”

Hearing this, Zong Ze frowned and did not speak after thinking slightly. Just nodded.

The incident that Liu Xing said is evidenced by historical books handed down through the dynasties, and it is naturally unquestionable.

In order to satisfy his selfish desires, the king tyrannized and abolished the law, brutalized the loyal and good, and did not do things according to the laws set by his ancestors, and was finally destroyed by King Wu of Zhou.

In an era of decay and happiness, King Zhou was unable to turn the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty into a magic weapon to bind the princes, and as a result, he could only become a general of the country.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, as the emperor, first bent the law and made a lot of money, and completely turned the laws of the Han Dynasty into a prop in the hands of the king to use indiscriminately. As a result, the world is divided. and to the three countries.

All the dynasties and dynasties since then have all been before their deaths. came out first, corrupting the law and destroying the law, and finally led to the collapse of one dynasty after another, and the transformation of one royal family after another......

Therefore, although he is a Confucian handsome, and although he is a disciple of Confucius and Mencius, Zong Ze has to agree that in the court and society, it is really impossible to settle the world unless the system of strict respect for the Legalists is not possible.

"Guanzi" pointed out that to rule the world, we must rely on the law and the support of our subjects. Rely on power, rely on soldiers.

The monarch is the law-maker, the only generator, and at the same time, the monarch must also take the lead in obeying the law, and must not be above the law.

"Guanzi, Ren Law": "There is a law of life, there is a law-abiding, and there is a law in the law." The husband gives birth to the law, Jun also. Law-abiding people, ministers. The law and the law, the people. ”

"Guanzi, Ming Law" chapter: "The rule of the first kings is not obscene outside the law, and it is not for the benefit of the law." There is no illegality, so it is forbidden to go outside and privately. It is said that governing the country cannot rely on a single individual, but must be measured by the law, not acting with feelings, and not acting according to personal likes and dislikes.

In addition, the chapter "Guanzi and Bayan" pointed out several conditions for ruling the world: there must be a uniqueness that is superior to others; Have the ability to take advantage of opportunities.

Make the most of all favorable factors; To gain the support of the majority. The monarch must have exclusive power, make good use of it, and grasp the decrees and military power.

Power and monarch are one, without power, the monarch will not become a monarch, "Guanzi Law Law" said: "The reason why a mortal monarch is a monarch is also powerful." ”

If you make good use of power, you can generate authority, and you can command the world. As a monarch, don't show your power, show your power, and be as deep as possible.

"Guanzi, Situation Solution" said: "The master of the people, the powerful people in the world are also, and the people who live deep are afraid of their power." This kind of thinking is very much in line with that hierarchical era.

The lord also has to use the power he holds to deal with the relationship between the monarch and the minister, the monarch's order, the minister must be responsible, and it is really like what is said in the "Guanzi Ren Law": "Don't worry about it, don't work hard, don't motivate, and the land is self-reliant, the warehouse is self-real, the accumulation is self-sufficient, the soldiers are self-reliant, and the ministers are not deceitful."

To grasp the government decree and military power is to grasp the lifeblood of the country and the foundation of the monarch, "Guanzi Ba Yan" said: "The king of Fuming is light on horses and jade, and the important is on the government and the army."

"Pipes, Heavy Orders" also said: "The weight of the monarchy is not more important than the order." The order is heavy, and the monarch is safe. "The foundation of governing the people is not to be ordered."

All the monarchs who can follow these basic rules are all people who create the era of prosperity. For example, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, such as Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and even Li Longji, who was forced to abdicate by his son and the dog eunuch and died of depression, when he first took over the imperial power, he took the idea that the law of the pipe is greater than that of the monarch as the basic criterion, and only then did he achieve the opening of the prosperous era.

In today's world, under the implementation of Liu Xing's new law, we have begun to see that a truly prosperous era of a strong country and a prosperous people and a harmonious world is slowly kicking off.

Under such circumstances, Liu Xing proposed to rule the country according to law, starting with the abolition of the "iron coupon", which itself was completely opposed to the supremacy of the law, and Zong Ze naturally immediately understood its importance and inevitability.

Zong Ze had no intention of objecting, Liu Xing turned his gaze to Hu Anguo, and said with a slight smile: "Mr. Hu, you are now the governor of the Council. In the future, the new constitution of our Great Song Dynasty will be formulated by you. If you worked hard with the councillors to come up with a set of laws, would you still allow privileges such as immunity from death? ”

"Of course, I don't want this privilege to continue to exist, but, but this is the ancestral system that has been established since Emperor Taizu, how can we change it as we say, and abolish it when we say it?" When Hu Anguo answered, there was a helpless and dilemma on his face. (To be continued.) )