Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 153 Douluo Law

"My God..." Lang Lei looked at the room full of letters of advice and, for the first time, began to doubt Seele's opinions.

If you ask him to finish reading all of this, it'll be ages before he even finishes!

Besides, wouldn't that exhaust him?

Indeed, doing everything yourself has many disadvantages...

"Fine, I'll see it first and then decide!"

With the idea of ​​taking the first step anyway, Lang Lei began a long tug-of-war with these letters of advice.

……

"What are all these things?!"

Langley's initiative to collect public opinion and compile a legal code aims to listen to the voices of every resident, whether they come from a bustling city or a remote village.

However, as the collection of opinions continued, Lang Lei gradually discovered that many of the suggestions were not only strange, but even somewhat ridiculous.

A farmer from the north suggested that, in order to protect crops, legislation should be enacted to prohibit birds from flying over farmland, and that specialized flying spirit masters should be assigned to assist in enacting this law; while a sailor from the south proposed that, to maintain the balance of the marine ecosystem, all ships should be prohibited from sailing at night. Of course, these seemingly absurd suggestions reflect people's deep concern for their living environment.

Even more extreme, a young artist proposed that, in order to stimulate creativity, legislation should be enacted requiring every citizen to create at least one artwork every day.

Hey! That's a bit much!

An older scholar, however, believed that in order to ensure the transmission of knowledge, it should be mandated that every scholar must write an encyclopedia.

Hey! Can you even do that yourself?!

However, Lang Lei only glanced at them and made some comments, without taking any action. These idealistic suggestions, though difficult to put into practice, demonstrated people's yearning for a better life.

Of course, there were also some more practical suggestions. For example, a businessperson proposed that corporate taxes should be reduced to promote economic development; while an environmentalist argued that polluting businesses should be heavily taxed to protect the environment. These opposing opinions were exactly what Langley hoped for, as they provided multifaceted perspectives for legislation.

Faced with these diverse suggestions, Lang Lei knew that drafting a just law was no easy task. He understood that a just law must not only consider the interests of the majority but also the rights of minority groups; it must not only pursue efficiency but also emphasize fairness. Therefore, he decided to begin eliminating suggestions with overly strong subjective intentions, ignoring those that were extremely unreasonable, and ultimately adopting those that were reasonable and fundamentally sound.

Langley extracted the reasonable elements from each suggestion, discarding the unrealistic fantasies. After months of effort, a draft law that combined fairness and feasibility was finally born.

However, this is not comprehensive enough. We still need to wait a while and let Alicia and the others take a look before making a decision.

There is no such thing as absolute fairness in the world. Sometimes, absolute fairness is unfair to certain positive and ambitious groups, and this is unavoidable.

The fairness of this draft law is first and foremost reflected in its guarantee of the fundamental rights and freedoms of all citizens. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly are all explicitly protected. At the same time, the draft law pays special attention to the rights of vulnerable groups in society, such as children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, ensuring that they receive necessary protection and assistance.

Secondly, the draft law also includes detailed provisions regarding procedural justice. Everyone facing legal proceedings has the right to a fair trial, including the right to defense and the right to appeal. Furthermore, the law establishes an independent judiciary to ensure that judges can make independent and impartial rulings free from external interference.

Furthermore, the draft law strives for fairness in its punishment and reward mechanisms. For criminal acts, the law will impose appropriate punishments based on their severity to ensure social safety and stability. At the same time, the law also encourages citizens to perform good deeds, and will provide rewards and commendations for acts of bravery and helping others.

However, Lang Lei knew this was just the beginning. He understood that the law was not static but needed to be constantly adjusted and improved as times changed. Therefore, he decided to make the opinion-gathering activity a regular practice, encouraging residents to continue to offer their suggestions and opinions.

In every corner of the Douluo Empire, people were discussing strange and unusual legal suggestions. These suggestions might be absurd or idealistic, but it was precisely these imaginative ideas that brought unprecedented vitality and hope to the Langlei Continent. And Langlei, as a result, became a true legislator, using his inclusiveness and wisdom to draft a law belonging to all the people of Langlei.

An unprecedented legal reform. He went deep into the community, collecting a wide range of diverse public opinions, and on this basis, compiled a comprehensive and detailed legal code, ready to be implemented throughout the continent. This was not only a major legislative project, but also a profound reflection and reconstruction of social order and justice by Lang Lei.

The compilation of the Douluo Code was fraught with hardship and challenges. Lang Lei even personally dispatched officials to every corner of the continent to listen to the voices of the people and record their demands and suggestions. These opinions covered various aspects such as property law, criminal law, and legal procedures, fully reflecting the interests and concerns of all social strata.

At the same time, Lang Lei also consulted many famous legal codes from his previous life, such as the Theodosian Code and the National Assembly Code. In his previous life, he was a law enthusiast who often read legal books. He may not have remembered them very clearly before, but after becoming a god, these memories became clearer.

Therefore, we should learn from its essence and discard its dross, striving to find the best balance between inheritance and innovation.

The Douluo Codex is meticulously structured and comprehensive, divided into several volumes covering all aspects of social life. In the property law section, the codex clarifies issues such as ownership, use rights, and inheritance rights of property, providing solid legal protection for the public's property security. In the criminal law section, the codex details the definition, sentencing standards, and punishments for various crimes, aiming to maintain social order and public safety. Regarding legal procedures, the codex stipulates fair and transparent litigation procedures and rules of evidence, ensuring that every case receives a fair and just trial.

To ensure the smooth implementation of the Langley Code, Langley adopted a series of effective measures. First, he conducted extensive publicity and training within the court and government agencies at all levels, enabling officials to deeply understand and grasp the spirit and specific provisions of the code. Subsequently, he ordered the establishment of code-propagation teams throughout the country, reaching urban and rural areas to popularize legal knowledge and raise public awareness of the rule of law. In addition, Langley established a series of monitoring and feedback mechanisms to promptly identify and resolve problems and difficulties encountered during the implementation of the code.

With Lang Lei stamping the imperial seal on the code, it also marked the official entry into force of the Douluo Code.

"Finally, it's finished..."

(End of this chapter)