Great Blue Night Watchman

"She is still in Lingyin Temple, protected by Princess Yufeng. No one dares to touch her. However, this matter is not a long-term solution after all." Qiu Mochi said.

"Zongzheng's government is holding on... It should not be for the sake of national law itself. What are their little plans?" Lin Su said.

"You are indeed very discerning!" Qiu Mochi explained...

Zongzheng Mansion is currently challenging His Majesty openly or secretly!

The so-called Zongzheng Mansion represents the interests of the entire royal family, and almost all the princes stand behind it.

The five princes with the Ji surname, Dong Wang, Bei Wang, Guan Shan Wang, Hou Yun Wang, and Lu Yang Wang, are princes with the blood of Ji's ancestors flowing in their bones. They are different from kings with different surnames such as Nan Wang and Lei Wang.

These royal palaces have been rewarded with large amounts of land for hundreds of years, and they have gathered forces from all over the world, almost forming their own country. Ji Shang did not dare to touch them. After Ji Shang fell, they were not implicated, the throne was preserved, and the power was still there.

But the newly appointed His Majesty did not tolerate them.

Wasn't there a tax reform last time? Cancel all privileges, including the prince’s privileges!

As soon as this move came out, all the princes quit!

Zong Zhengfu, as their representative, quits!

They insist that the ancestral laws cannot be changed, the ancestral laws are clear, and it has been an age-old practice that the clan does not pay taxes. Now you, a newly appointed emperor, want to attack your own people first. How is it possible?

The tax law has been issued, and the "Shipai" trick that Lin Su used previously has also been launched. The literati group was subdued by one move. They were no longer the main force blocking the tax system, and the main force was replaced by the clan.

Although the tax law is forcibly introduced, all major princes are currently opposed collectively. Governments at all levels are unable to do anything when faced with the millions of acres of farmland owned by the princes. They have become the biggest obstacle to tax reform.

Of course, the tax laws currently issued are legal, and they do not dare to rebel openly. Therefore, Zongzheng Mansion posed a difficult problem to His Majesty: If you say something, we will say it. The national law stipulates that traitors from all nine tribes will be punished together. You first put these people to death. Now that all national laws have been fulfilled, let’s talk about tax laws!

This is for His Majesty the General!

Li Yangxin shook his head gently: "This is one of the reasons, and there is another reason! Sixteen senior officials of the State Affairs Hall were arrested, and the property left behind is a big piece of fat. These princes are eyeing this fat, they I wish I could kill all the nine tribes of these people so that they can get a piece of the pie..."

Zhang Haoran shook his head: "It's not that simple. I suspect they have a deeper conspiracy..."

Everyone's eyes were focused on his face...

Zhang Haoran's current official status is one level higher than theirs. The higher the official position, the higher the level he can access. What did Zhang Haoran interpret through the incident in Zongzheng Mansion?

Zhang Haoran said under the eyes of the brothers: "Actually, this is not what I saw. It was said by Qu Wendong Qu Ge. He said that Zongzheng Mansion insisted on killing all nine clans at the same time, and pointed the finger at Lu Youwei and Song Du's wife. The purpose is to tear His Majesty and King Wen apart!"

Everyone was shocked at the same time...

Tear His Majesty and King Wen apart!

Just seven words, it is an extremely shocking game that no one can ignore!

They are also considered to be in high positions, and they also know the current overall situation of Da Cang...

In the grand scheme of things, His Majesty and King Wen are the two super fixed stars. Your Majesty decides the court, and Lin Su decides the four realms. One is outside and the other is inside. When the Emperor comes, he has to weigh things up...

This is based on the full trust and close cooperation between Lin Su and His Majesty. If these two people disagree, it will be a disaster for the world!

So, is there any way to tear apart their relationship?

This is what Zong Zhengfu is doing in front of him!

According to national law, Lu Youwei must die!

Your Majesty is the natural enforcer of national laws!

In other words, if His Majesty wants to secure his throne, he needs to execute Lu Youwei and Song Du's principal wife.

And can Lin Su agree?

Lu Youwei is his woman, can he watch his woman being executed with his own eyes? Song Du's wife was Lin's mother's sister. How could he watch his mother's only relative die?

Your Majesty will be in a dilemma, and Lin Su will be in a dilemma.

"What Brother Zhang said is ground-breaking and clear. No matter if you brothers believe it or not, I believe it!" Qiu Mochi said: "I have been checking the past case files of sixteen senior officials of the State Affairs Hall these days, and I only found out about the court. How deep has the water reached? Zongzheng Mansion and the five princes behind it may really have the intention to redefine the country..."

Even if you are facing your most trusted brother, you can still only understand some words. He did not say "rebellion and rebellion", but "redefine the country"!

But everyone understands it.

The Zongzheng Mansion is a freak, representing the interests of the royal family and essentially a representative of the clan. However, behind it are the five princes and the various families who are gathered together because of these five princes. After thousands of years of evolution, these forces have penetrated into all aspects of society, including politics, military, business, spiritual practice, major holy families, and temples...

When Ji Shang was in power, they were very honest. Why? Ji Shang gave them enough privileges and benefits.

Why do they cause trouble?

And when Ji Guang came to power, a tax reform was aimed at the privileged class. How could they be happy about it? You need to know that when taxes are levied on land and various types of tax exemptions are cancelled, the people who are most harmed are those who own the most land. Who in the world owns more land? The five princes! All major aristocratic families! There are even Buddhist temples and Taoist temples!

Therefore, the tax reform touches the most untouchable groups in the world!

Whether Lu Youwei dies or not today is actually not important. What is important is the article that follows this matter...

They hope to make this article bigger, and they hope to tear apart the relationship between Lin Su and His Majesty. They know that as long as a poisonous thorn is planted between Lin Su and His Majesty, sooner or later, this poisonous thorn will become the starting point of the rift. Push these two super giants into opposition. On that day, Zong Zhengfu and Prince Wang will have an opportunity to take advantage of them!

Ji Guang has the blood of the late emperor, but he can assume the position of king. Which of the five princes does not have the blood of the late emperor?

Huo Qi sighed deeply: "Even though Mr. Qu Ge has seen through the evil intentions of Zong Zhengfu, there is nothing we can do. After all, they are making a good move!"

Li Yangxin said: "There may be a way in front of me! Brother Lin might as well listen to it..."

Lin Su raised his eyes and stared at him...

Li Yangxin said: "I know that Lu Youwei is Brother Lin's confidante and a literary friend of ours. We absolutely cannot let her die. And if she doesn't die, His Majesty can't explain it. There is only one way to let her die." I cut my hair and became a nun in Lingyin Temple! Once I enter Buddhism, I am no longer a human being in this world. There is no reason for Zong Zhengfu to hold on to me, right?"

Zhang Haoran's eyes brightened...

The eyes of all the brothers are also bright...

Wonderful!

Let her enter the void!

After entering Buddhism, she is no longer a person in the world, and the laws of the world are no longer applicable. She can escape this disaster, but where is Song Du's legal wife? Do the same thing!

Huo Qi smiled: "Brother Li's plan is brilliant! Now it's up to Brother Lin whether he wants to part with Miss Lu's three feet of black hair."

Li Yangxin smiled: "Brother Huo underestimates Brother Lin. Is Brother Lin such a paranoid person? He has long been accustomed to Lingyin admiring flowers. If there are three feet of green silk, it is a flower. If there is no three feet of green silk, it is not a flower."

All the brothers laughed together and had the same understanding. Today they gathered at Prince Wen's Mansion. In fact, rescuing Lu Youwei was also one of the important issues, and it seems to have been resolved now.

However, Lin Su, who was in the center of the crowd, picked up the teacup: "Brothers, I have worked hard to plan for her and tried every means to circumvent the national law. I am deeply grateful, brothers, but brothers, have you ever thought about whether this national law... is reasonable? ?”

Everyone was shocked...

"National law is the foundation of a country. It is the law established by our ancestors. How can we comment on it at will?" Qiu Mochi hesitated.

Lin Sudao: "There is nothing wrong with national law, the foundation of a country, but national law itself can be adjusted and changed. For example, the current tax law, did our ancestors have it? No! But now, don't you implement it in a decent way?... …So, let’s put aside the psychological inertia of the ancestral law and let’s talk openly and honestly whether the current national law that punishes the nine tribes is reasonable!”

Yes, the brothers looked at each other. The ancestral law has a psychological inertia in the hearts of every high-ranking official. When encountering this national law, they would bypass it without even thinking. However, Lin Su's courage was obviously not comparable to that of his brothers. He pointed his finger at the real law. The root of the problem: Is the national law itself reasonable?

Listen to what he means, if the national law itself is unreasonable, he will change the law!

Reform, my God...

Qiu Mochi is still the leader. He is from the Ministry of Punishment. In the field of law, it is his turn to speak...

Qiu Mochi said: "In my opinion, there is nothing unreasonable in punishing the nine tribes for treason. It is just because of the crime of treason. The crime is too great and the harm to the world is unparalleled. Non-heavy punishments are not enough to deter all parties." Xiaoxiao!"

"A non-heavy code is not enough to deter!" Lin Su nodded: "What Brother Qiu said is true, but why kill the nine tribes? Instead of the twelve tribes?"

"Twelve tribes? Where are the twelve tribes?" Qiu Mochi was stunned.

"Father has four mothers, three wives and two. In addition to the nine clans, there are also three clans. This person is an old friend in the past, the same year of the palace examination, and a colleague in the officialdom. Wouldn't this be a greater shock? It also shows that non-heavy canons are not enough to intimidate?"

Qiu Mochi sweatdropped: "Brother Lin, if you do this, you are killing innocent people indiscriminately!"

Lin Sudao: "Yes, I killed the twelve clans indiscriminately, but you killed the nine clans, didn't you kill the innocents indiscriminately? Among the nine clans, what crime is there for a three-year-old baby? Some of those ordinary children can't even see the true face of the family head. I've never seen her before, so what's her crime? It's been almost three years since Lu Youwei left the Lu Mansion, what does Lu Tian's treason have to do with her? What's her crime? They were executed together, is it an indiscriminate killing of innocent people?"

Everyone was speechless...

Lin Su glanced at the faces of the brothers: "So, the law to punish the nine tribes is unreasonable! Since the founding of the country for thousands of years, everyone has regarded it as reasonable. Why? Because everyone has zero tolerance for treason, so they subconsciously To relax the boundaries of punishment, no matter how cruel and absurd the execution is, it is all covered up by the phrase 'non-heavy punishments are not enough to deter', and the true meaning of the law is ignored!"

"Brother Lin, let's discuss the true meaning of the law!" Zhang Haoran's eyes sparkled.

Lin Sudao: "What is law? Laws and regulations that guarantee behavioral norms! To deeply understand the meaning of law, we must first understand why legislation is needed? The fundamental purpose of legislation is to regulate the words and deeds of everyone, so that people do not make mistakes, and the country Follow the established route smoothly! Rather than punish for the sake of punishment, punishment is just the result of breaking the law, not the purpose of legislation..."

Therefore, there are three basic principles for enforcing penalties...

First, there is the principle that only those who make mistakes should be punished. You can only be punished if you have done something wrong, but innocent people cannot be punished.

Second, the principle of differential punishment. No matter how big a mistake you have made and how many punishments you have to bear, there must be a process of subdivision and correspondence. You cannot just get hit and beheaded at the Meridian Gate. Even if you are the same person in the crime, there must be a priority. , the principal offender shall be punished severely and the accomplice shall be punished lightly.

Third, the principle of openness and transparency can be used as a reference. In other words, the cases you are currently punishing must be of reference significance across the country. Others who encounter similar cases can directly use your punishment as a standard without losing fairness.

After the three principles were explained, everyone looked at each other...

They seemed to have glimpsed the true face of the Dharma for the first time, as if they were delighted to hear the truth. If it were not for a total blockade at this moment, Lin Su's words would have bloomed everywhere again.

However, applying these three principles to the treason of sixteen high-ranking officials seems... it seems a bit too light.

God testifies that they are enlightened people, and they have gradually broken away from the shackles of "the laws of their ancestors cannot be abolished." They can accept the reform, and they also accept that the execution of the Nine Clan is too harsh, but let them go from one extreme to another in one step. , from too harsh to too light, they still have difficulty adapting...

Zhang Haoran breathed out softly: "Brother Lin's theory of law, to me, is like clearing the clouds and seeing the sun. It should be the true truth. However, it is a serious treason, and it seems that it cannot be used as a deterrent. It will not be able to deter the future governance of the country. I’m afraid it will bury a hidden danger.”

Yes, all the brothers also agreed.

If the crime of treason can ultimately save the family, will the people behind lose their respect? Won’t more people turn traitor in the future?

Lin Su smiled slightly: "Is it light? Not too light, right? Each of the sixteen high-ranking officials was once a big man who shook the earth with his feet. They died because of a rebellion, and their family property was also lost because of it. There is no obstacle for them to sell their conscience's gains and rob others to ruin their entire family. Their direct descendants are not allowed to serve as officials within three generations, lest they reverse the case or avenge their fathers' crimes... Is this a minor matter?"

Everyone's hearts moved slightly, but it was true that lightness and weight were related to each other. Compared to the Zhujiu Clan, Lin Su's plan was extremely mild, but compared to them who were prosperous and wealthy in the past, ransacking their homes and beheading them was also extremely serious. .

Lin Sudao: "Let's talk about the deterrence that you have said many times... The so-called deterrence is mainly aimed at people who want to commit crimes. For people who have no intention to commit crimes, deterrence itself is meaningless. Since it is targeted at these people , it depends on what these people care about most in their hearts. Do they care about the Nine Clans? I won’t say that they don’t care at all, but what they care about most is themselves! If they are gone, how many people will care about whether there is a flood behind them? So, As long as the principle that violations must be punished is clear and firmly implemented, the deterrent effect will always exist for those who are willing to commit crimes."

The brothers nodded, that's right!

Lin Su took a sip of tea and continued: "Finally, I would like to remind all the brothers that the law of treason and the execution of the nine clans has been in existence for thousands of years. However, why do such harsh provisions fail to stop the traitors from taking risks again and again? This is precisely too harsh. The sequelae brought about by the rules.”

Qiu Mochi's heart was pounding: "Brother Lin, please give me some advice!"

Lin Sudao: "If one person rebels against the country, nine tribes will die. Then, once one person in the family takes this road, all nine tribes will be bound together. If you rebel, you will die, if you don't rebel, you will die. Since they are all dead, why not just raise them?" Is it possible to get a chance to survive by taking the clan?"

All the brothers were shocked...

It wasn't until this moment that they were truly moved by Lin Su...

Because Lin Su pointed out an objective reality of human nature!

This world is extremely interconnected. There are countless intersections among any of the nine clans. No one knows whether a traitor will suddenly appear in the family. Once he appears, what will happen to the rest of the family?

They have no choice but to take a chance!

The original intention of this national policy is to prevent treason, but under certain circumstances, it will expand the scope of treason, binding a whole clan because of one person, and a small incident will turn into a major incident of rebellion by the entire clan in an instant.

This is the paradox of national policy!

This is the consequences of excessive punishment!

Qiu Mochi said: "Three hundred years ago, the Lord of Baiyun City rebelled against his son because of his treason, and the war in the southwest raged for seven years; two hundred years ago, the same was true of Luoyang; twenty years ago, The Chimu Incident in the South; the Helan Li Family Incident eight years ago... were all caused by one member of the family treason, leaving the rest of the family unable to retreat, and then taking desperate risks!"

Zhang Haoran said: "If Brother Lin's legal theory comes out early and the guilt is not as bad as the innocent, then these cases may have a completely different way of opening up. People in the family who understand the righteousness will unite to arrest this person." If we start, won’t the treason case be put to rest?”

Huo Qi's eyes flashed: "Brother Lin, I think you need to talk about Taoism! Let's talk about Dharma in Wenyuan Pavilion! Your discussion of Dharma is completely consistent with Confucian benevolence and righteousness. Maybe once this discussion comes out, your days in the temple will be better. It will be much better.”

As soon as these words came out, all the brothers fell silent...

There is light in everyone's eyes...

There were some things that we didn't like to mention, but they were like mirrors in each other's minds. Lin Su followed the path of war and always advocated killing with iron and blood, while Confucianism advocated benevolence, justice and forgiveness. Therefore, his relationship with Confucianism is gradually drifting away. If there is a dispute between Dao in the temple in the future, the most likely dispute will be between the Dao of War and Confucianism.

This is the largest and most terrifying sword hanging over Lin Su's head.

Because Confucianism controls the temple!

But in tonight's discussion of law, Lin Su's views were extremely gentle, full of kindness and forgiveness, which was in line with Confucianism and Taoism!

If he discussed Dharma in Wenyuan Pavilion, wouldn't he be indirectly showing favor to Confucianism?

Wouldn’t the rift between them be repaired silently?

Huo Qineng's suggestion was actually the path that the brothers had been looking for for him...

"Brother Huo's intentions are known to me. Let me think about this before I talk about it..."

Tonight is a gathering with ups and downs, communication, emotional collisions, and discussions...

All the brothers dispersed in the dead of night...

Lin Su strolled back to the bedroom, wondering about something in her heart...

The bedroom door closed, the girl stepped back, and Zhou Mei's figure appeared: "I personally think Huo Qi came up with a good idea today. This kid seems to have received guidance from an expert."

"Is this idea good?" Lin Su said.

Zhou Mei said: "Why is it bad? Although I don't know what the temple looks like, but I know that the temple is controlled by Confucianism. If you, a troublemaker, enter the temple, you must have collided with them and caused sparks to fly. And Whether you are here tonight to save your little lover or to save your mother's biological sister, you are not as gentle as you, Lin Sanlang. Isn't this exactly in line with the essence of Confucianism? Isn't this a show of goodwill to Confucianism? "

hehe……

Lin Su replied with two words in her heart...

Girl, you are still too young, you don’t understand what Confucianism is!

If they are really so benevolent, why have they turned a blind eye to the law of punishing the Nine Clans for thousands of years?

Do you think that my discussion of Dharma is a sign of goodwill to Confucianism?

No, that is not their understanding. They will think that I am challenging the traditional order! Challenging traditions is challenging them!

In addition, Lin Su's law has a core, that is, violations must be punished and punishments must be strictly enforced. This is a typical rule of law thought! This is also contrary to Confucian governance ideas!

So, the rule of law thought should correspond to Legalism, right? Temple Dharma Palace will definitely like it!

fart!

It’s true that they hate it the most!

The Dharma Palace has laws and regulations and a complete set of Legalist thoughts. If you publish new remarks in their field, what do you call it? Call it Zhengdao!

Just like Lin Su Qinglian discussed Taoism and painting that day, it was like digging up the ancestral tomb of the Holy Saint family to paint.

Saving Lu Youwei is a trivial matter. Lin Su has a hundred ways to accomplish it easily. For example, letting her cut her hair is one of them. Once her hair is cut, she looks like a child in the eyes of outsiders, but in the eyes of Lin Su, it is nothing. Can't you lift your hair? How is it possible, having no hair does not affect the feel...

It is actually not difficult to go beyond the original unreasonable so-called ancestral laws. When the power to formulate rules is in your hands, what can't be done? His Majesty is on his side, and a large number of newly promoted court officials are on this side. What can't be done?

It stands to reason that there is no need for reform now!

However, Lin Su also knows that a real law is needed now!

The great blue sky is full of waste, waiting for prosperity, and the great blue sky needs thousands of miles of clear sky!

Many young wives blindly worship him and think that Lin Lang's well-being means a clear sky. However, he knows deeply that if a country wants to become truly rich and the people want a clear sky above their heads, he, Lin Su, is not the key. The key is There needs to be a law!

Let the people have something to rely on, let the people have something to rely on, and let the people's property be visible, touchable and guardable!

Let the people really relax, lean against the big tree, and focus on developing production!

This belief from the heart is the most fundamental source of motivation for everyone to move towards a goal!

Otherwise, living a life of precarity and not knowing when a thunder will fall above your head, who can let go and pursue the process of happiness?

While he was thinking, Zhou Mei was sitting on the table with her legs dangling: "Why do I think you are in trouble? Otherwise, you should just let it go. I will go find Lu Youwei now and ask her to put her hair down." Cut it off. As far as I know you, whether a woman has hair or not does not affect your ability to cause harm at all. If this makes sense, I think she will also be happy to escape into Buddhism where she does not know whether it is empty or not... "

Lin Su glanced at her: "Why are you so anxious?"

"It's not that I'm in a hurry. The key is that it's a long night. What should I do if I don't go to Lingyin Temple? Should I just go to sleep?"

sleep? Lin Su raised his eyes and looked at her...

When Zhou Mei caught his gaze, she seemed to be suddenly alert: "Oh my God, did I arouse some thoughts in you? Don't get me wrong. When I say sleep, I mean a normal sleep. People sleep..."

Lin Su smiled: "What's the point of sleeping alone? It's fun to do some activities!"

Zhou Mei's face turned red. She had never panicked before, so she panicked.

Lin Su slowly moved her lips towards her, and Zhou Mei's eyes darted around, and a flower with a colorful frame suddenly bloomed in her heart...

finally come!

He finally took action!

To engage in "activities"...

Isn't this bad? I am still a young girl, and my father is still the prime minister. You want to start activities when you come up. Who can bear it? Why don't you do some prelude first, such as holding me and singing a song...

I have to run, it would be ridiculous not to run!

But why are my legs a little bit unresponsive...

Lin Su's lips came close to her ears and said a long word...

Zhou Mei's frantic thoughts suddenly calmed down... (End of this chapter)