Northern Song Dynasty Revitalization Strategy

Chapter 289 Get a Wonderful Word
Zhao Huan looked at the ministers in the court, sighed, and said: "I still decide to kill Dong Cheng to rectify the law of the country."

"If the law cannot satisfy people, people will not want to obey the law."

"Li Dazai, Zhou Siqing, Zong Shaoqing, the state owns the state law, if everything is bound by public opinion and etiquette, what do we need the law? Everyone has one vote, let's vote."

Zhao Huan had to sigh. He had told Li Gang before that the emperor committed the same crime as the common people when he broke the law.

At that time, Li Gang only said that he had made mistakes in citing scriptures, but did not express what he said. In fact, it was more permeated with the idea of ​​ruling the country according to law.

"Officials, Dong Cheng cannot be killed." Li Gang bowed his head again.

This time Li Gang's voice was equally resolute, and it involved his first policy in power, which was the reform of the commercial and taxation system.

If Dong Cheng is killed, how can he carry out commercial tax reform?

Li Gang has already understood the idea of ​​the officials, that is to use the law to restrain everyone.

Not only the common people in the world, but also scholars and gentry, and even other officials want to restrain themselves under the framework.

But Li Gang still insisted that the official family is the only wise and decisive emperor in the Song Dynasty since the Taizu Emperor. If the imperial power is not strengthened, where does his power come from?

"Back to the court!" Zhao Huan stood up, he was determined to rule the country according to the law, and seeing Li Gang's appearance, he seemed to understand what he meant.

But why object!

This is a great thing!

Why did Li Gangyao stop him?Zhao Huan couldn't figure it out.

Li Gang, the Dazai, is very good at doing things. As long as it is a trivial matter, even if Zhao Huan is a little stupid, he, Li Gang, will turn a blind eye.

For example, Li Qingzhao and Zhu Fengying, who have never been named, Li Gang didn't even mention it.

Zhao Huan thought about it, and it seemed that the only time Li Gang really stopped him from doing it was when he was determined to kill Zhao Ji.

Afterwards, Zhao Huan really felt that now is not the time to kill, and there will be no need to kill in the future.

That's a waste, there's no need to bother with it.

Now, my idea of ​​governing the country by law, and even myself are constrained under the framework of the law. How do you think Li Gang's attitude is still so firm?
Zhao Huan walked from Daqing Hall to Wende Hall, waiting for Li Gang and Zong Ze to come to Changchao Hall.

"Officials, today the minister recklessly disobeyed the holy will. But Dong Cheng really can't be killed." Li Gang still straightened his back.

The person Zhao Huan set up for himself was benevolence and righteousness, as well as admonishment like a stream, so he didn't have too much dissatisfaction with Li Gang. The emperor is also a person, and sometimes he will think crookedly.

"Tell me why."

"There are rumors. This is the minister's first idea. Originally, the commercial and tax reform involved the foundation of the country. The matter of land equalization is the most urgent problem to be solved in the Song Dynasty. Dong Cheng died, and the commercial and tax reform was abandoned halfway. The possibility is very high," Li Gang said.

Zhao Huan couldn't figure it out, what does this have to do with ruling the country according to law?
"Li Dazai, only by governing the country according to the law can the bad guys get the punishment they deserve, regardless of honor, old or weak, all are equal..."

After Zhao Huan spoke halfway, he stopped himself.

A bowl of water is in your hand, is it level?
All people are equal regardless of honor, old or weak?There is no such reason in the world.

Li Gang knew that the time had come to show his role.

In fact, he always thought that during the period before and after the official conquest, the officials showed such admonishment, and they only showed so much benevolence and forgiveness in order to deal with the crisis.

Looking at the officials now, it seems that this is the true nature.

"The starting point of ruling the country by law is definitely a good one. The minister also understands the meaning of the official words, but now is not the time to popularize this."

"The second thing I want to say is that the people did not follow the law that the party fought for a few years ago, and the law does not restrict the people. The people don't know what the law is. How can they obey the law?"

"However, etiquette is deeply rooted. Therefore, the current Song Dynasty is not suitable for ruling the country by law at this point in time."

Li Gang objectively stated why he opposes the current implementation of the concept of ruling the country by law. He is not against this concept, but against this time point.

"Official family, I remember that the official family suddenly became interested. When they came to Guangbei Siege Work under the management of the minister, they asked the minister a question, that is why the craftsmen use engraving to print books."

As soon as Li Gang said this, Zhao Huan understood why Li Gang was so opposed to his rule of law.

literacy rate.

In fact, he understood what Li Gang said before, and he had weighed the pros and cons before. In the end, he still decided not to issue the pardon edict.

The purpose is to take advantage of this case at all costs to spread this concept.

But on the last literacy rate, Zhao Huan really didn't expect that literacy rate is a big problem.

Without literacy, it is impossible to know the law, and there is no legal education and work, and the bachelors who are not professional Dali temple ministers don't even know the law.

The magistrates, prefectures, and county magistrates also don't know much about it, how to govern the country according to law.

"Let me think about what Li Dazai said." Zhao Huan said, he wanted to think about it carefully.

At this stage, it seems really inappropriate to popularize this idea.

If it is not suitable, it is not suitable, but it is a pity to let go of this great opportunity to promote social progress and change the pattern of the Song Dynasty.

"Death is an unforgivable crime." Zhao Huan finally decided that he was not going to let Dong Cheng go.

Li Gang bowed his head and said: "Officials. The timing is really bad!"

"But it can be suspended."

"If you behave well during the probation period, the death penalty can be forgiven," Zhao Huan said.

He suddenly felt that probation was the most humane invention in law.

If you hold the sword of Damocles on your head and still do not repent and insist on making mistakes, then it is better to eliminate them physically.

"Eh..." Li Gang showed a dignified expression.

Officials are very good at playing.

He still kept bowing his head and said: "Officials, call Si Zheng, who is in charge of punishment in the Great Song Dynasty, and Dali Temple Minister, to discuss this suspended sentence together? I think there is a lot to do."

"If the minister's understanding is correct, the official's probation is to suspend execution. Let's see how he behaves during the probation period? Decide whether to execute the death penalty. If not, will the sentence be executed?"

Zhao Huan nodded, and said to Zhao Ying, "You are recovering quickly from the dizziness and rolling sickness. Go run an errand and call the two important ministers of Xing Prison over."

Zhao Ying ran out of the Wende Hall in a hurry. After all, just after leaving the court, the two officials of the Dali Temple and the Criminal Division were still far away.

"The government's method is wonderful. What does Li Dazai think?" Zong Ze was very satisfied.

"Wonderful." Li Gang said with a smile, can this method be bad?

Now the relationship between courtiers and officials is actually rather stiff.

Especially because in Dong Cheng's case, regarding Dong Cheng's judgment, the officials of the Song Dynasty and the officials had great differences in their thinking.

But the word slow not only gave Dong Cheng an opportunity, but also greatly eased the stiff relationship between the courtiers and the officials.

Not only that, this suspended sentence also showed the official's benevolence and justice and the concept of respecting the law.

It also safeguarded the national law and the government, and the word "suspension" is actually rare.

Li Gang really felt that he had underestimated himself as an official.

One word solved Li Gang's extremely troublesome problem.

But Li Gang thinks this is the most beautiful place, which consolidates the imperial power.

The official is wise, as long as the official is still like this, he will continue to strengthen the imperial power.

An emperor without power, he wants to work hard to change the Song Dynasty?That is a fool's dream.

Wang Wenzheng was such a powerful character, after the collapse of Shenzong, he died and died.

(End of this chapter)