Han Shizu

Chapter 1536 Emperor Liu's Thought of the Rule of Law
Emperor Liu's handling of those low-ranking scholars in the imperial city was still as strong as ever, direct and rude, forceful and ruthless.Although after so many years, I have long been used to Emperor Liu's style, but I still can't help but feel shocked when I see it again.

What Liu Yang thought, he still tried his best to calm down the turmoil and eliminate the adverse effects of the Dengwen drum case.However, imprisoning hundreds of scholars at a time, given the current situation, is tantamount to adding fuel to the fire. No matter what the original intention is, and whether it is justified or not, the turbulent public opinion will inevitably continue for a period of time.

In the end, Liu Yang couldn't help but ask Emperor Liu for advice. Such a brutal confinement of hundreds of scholars' qualifications for the examination will have adverse effects on all scholars in the world. How will it be resolved?

Regarding this, Emperor Liu just said indifferently: "Go and ask those Jinshi who are in the middle, go ask those scholars who failed the ranking but kept their own place and looked forward to the next one!

If there are really disadvantages in selecting scholars this time, then the actions of these people are justifiable, and I will naturally not criticize them harshly.However, since you have found out the matter clearly, then their motives for making troubles are questionable. Their intentions are punishable, but their actions are unforgivable and must be punished!
Although the imperial court treats scholars and students kindly and needs to recruit their talents, it does not allow them to indulge in scholarly business. How can the imperial court's system and majesty be allowed to be blasphemed? "

Emperor Liu's thinking is also very clear, purely result-oriented, no matter active or passive, since he has waded through this muddy water, there should be a result, and everyone has to pay the price for their own choices and actions.

Emperor Liu's purpose is also very clear, that is, the authority and system of the imperial court must be maintained.The imprisoning of those troubled scholars is also to warn the latecomers so as not to make mistakes.

"I probably know your concerns, but don't worry too much!" Finally, Emperor Liu warned Liu Yang again: "You remember, you are the prince, which represents the heavenly family and the country.

The imperial court has its own system and rules, and your stand must be firm. What you should consider is how the imperial court operates, how the officials are governed, and how the people are stable, rather than taking into account the emotions of some scholars.

Scholars are of course the court's talent reserve, and outstanding ones need to be selected for appointment. However, before they become court officials, they are just civilians in civilian clothes, not much different from those farmers, handicraftsmen, and merchants.

What's more, many of these scholars have served as officials in the local area, and they are also included in the imperial court system. Gao, what's the use of coming, let alone just a bunch of losers."

Emperor Liu's words tore apart the gentleness and benevolence towards scholars that had been built over the past ten years. Under the surface of tenderness, there was the indifference and ruthlessness of a single husband.

Although the court needs educated, talented, and knowledgeable literati to govern, it is clear that in Emperor Liu's mind, scholars are not very different from those who farm, do business, run boats, and build roads. The difference is that everyone is placed under the huge and complex management system of Dahan, playing their own roles and making their own contributions.

Under this premise, Emperor Liu obviously paid more attention to the system and laws of the court, and cared more about the majesty of the imperial power.This point, in the past there are countless cases, can be used as evidence.

Emperor Liu has always hated unruly people. He would rather see that the subjects of the Han Dynasty under his rule can be safely restrained within the framework of the Han Dynasty's laws and decency. get hit.

This time, those noisy low-ranking scholars were considered unlucky, and happened to touch the sensitive part of Emperor Liu's mind.It is not uncommon for scholars and people to gather together to petition in the past. Let alone hundreds of people, even thousands or even ten thousand people are not surprising, but it depends on the reason and purpose.

Last winter, in and around Tokyo, tens of thousands of people gathered to petition, hoping that Emperor Liu would enshrine Zen?Earlier, some scholars and people gathered together to petition the imperial court to send troops to pacify the south and rescue the people in the south who were in dire straits.

But anyone with a discerning eye can see that there are government departments such as Kaifeng Mansion and Xuanwei Division behind the guidance.Under normal circumstances, how can a good citizen who keeps his own law and order do things like gathering people? Such people either have related interests or have political intentions.

Therefore, when the hundreds of fallen scholars gathered in the imperial city, Emperor Liu was already displeased, and defined it as gathering crowds to make trouble, to provoke and disturb.

Just like what he said, if there is really a problem with Chunwei in the present department, and the examiner is using favoritism for his own sake, then he can be slightly lenient.However, if this is not the case, then it must be punished.

From Emperor Liu's point of view, even if Li Fang really committed malpractice for personal gain, the imperial court would investigate and deal with it. The actions of those low-ranking scholars are putting pressure on the imperial court and questioning the imperial court's authority, which is really intolerable.

In contrast, Xu Shilian has a first-mover advantage. In many cases, those who make troubles are fine, and those who follow the crowd are unlucky, that's all.

Today's Great Han Empire, the perfect social management system led by Emperor Liu, is essentially rule of man, but Emperor Liu obviously believes in the rule of law. In the past more than 20 years, he has been committed to improving the court's laws and systems.

Of course, this does not mean that Emperor Liu has such a high awareness of the rule of law, it is just a matter of position and principle, and the ass determines the head.The construction of that whole set of legal system, in addition to maintaining the stability of the country and the normal operation of the court, its core idea is also to consolidate the imperial power.

In the system of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Liu is the biggest vested interest, so how can he not try to maintain and strengthen it?

But the end of the rule of law in the Great Han Dynasty refers directly to Emperor Liu's rule of man, and it also maintains Liu's family world.

"Okay, go back and think about it yourself!" Seeing that Liu Yang was lost in thought in front of him, without waiting for him to digest it, Emperor Liu waved his hand and said: "You are still a little lenient, governing the country and the people, benevolent forgiveness The Tao is useful, but you can't just rely on these two words!

Excessive, that is leniency, laissez-faire, and the final harm may be beyond your imagination.You are a prince, you are a prince, don't always stand in the position of others, and worry too much about others' ideas, a prince is also a prince, don't be trapped in the thinking of ministers! "

"Yes!" Emperor Liu's words almost pierced Liu Yang's heart, and he saluted respectfully.

However, bitterness was inevitable in his heart. He knew that in some respects, he was still not as good as Emperor Liu wanted. However, his character flaws were really hard to correct. After all, he did not have the authority of Emperor Liu, and he could not do it at all.

What's more, he is a prince, and he is only a prince, half monarch and half minister, how can he really think and act from the perspective of an emperor.If you do that, it may not be a good thing.

"Okay, it's up to you to finish this matter, and I won't interfere!" A little smile appeared on his face again, as if the seriousness just now was just an illusion, Emperor Liu confessed: "It's getting late, you retreat Let's rest!"

"Yes! Resign!"

Looking at Liu Yang's leaving back, feeling his heavy heart, Emperor Liu smiled again, a knowing smile.He really doesn't care so much about the results of this investigation, but the process.

Liu Yang said that obviously he couldn't get full marks, but at least he was qualified, at least he wasn't disturbed by public opinion or blinded by interests, at least he showed some responsibility, he wasn't afraid of rumors and criticism, and he was upright in his approach.

In Emperor Liu's mind, as a prince, Liu Yang is already qualified, but as an emperor, there are still many shortcomings and there is a lot of room for improvement.

However, there is also a prerequisite for this, he must first be an emperor.A prince, after all, a prince.Therefore, although Emperor Liu was sometimes harsh on Liu Yang, he still had understanding and tolerance after all, and was willing to protect his hard-earned heir.

For Liu Yang, being the crown prince of such an emperor as Emperor Liu is a bit difficult and has a heavy psychological burden.But in the same way, for Emperor Liu, it is rare to have such a prince.

Cherish what you have at the moment!

(End of this chapter)