I'm only seven years old, Lao Zhu, you let me supervise the country?

Chapter 167 Grandpa Emperor, You Are Wrong!
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Then tell me quickly."

Zhu Yunxuan sorted out his thoughts, then Fang said: "Since ancient times, the imperial court has ruled the world with nothing but Confucianism and internal law."

"Educate the world with benevolence and morality, control it with hegemony, and make the people dare not commit crimes with the power of law. There is benevolence and power, and the country will be solid."

This is actually very simple. To put it bluntly, it is the combination of morality and the legal system.

Confucianism emphasizes benevolent government and emphasizes the implementation of governance through ethical persuasion.

Legalism emphasizes the rule of law and focuses on political meritorious service.

The two complement each other, and Confucianism and Legalism complement each other, and only then can the world be governed.

Lao Zhu touched his beard and said with a smile: "Yes, you are able to realize this level at such a young age. You are worthy of the name of genius."

Zhu Yunxuan said with a smile: "In the old books of Shang Jun, there are five ways to control the people, one people, the weak people, the tired people, the poor people, and the humiliated people. The five methods are not effective, so kill them."

One people means unifying thoughts so that all people have the same thoughts.

It can also be called a fool.

If the people are stupid, it will be easy to govern.

When thoughts are confused, it is difficult to govern.

Taishang forbids his heart, secondly forbids his words, and thirdly forbids his actions.

That is to say, the best way to rule is to confine a person's thoughts in a cage so that they will not have different opinions.

The second is to let him not talk nonsense.

The last thing is to make him not do what he shouldn't do.

In the words of later generations, brainwashing is the top priority.

A few people in MLM organizations can control hundreds of people, relying on powerful brainwashing techniques.

Weakening the people is very simple, that is, the people cannot have excessive force.

Crossbow armor must be strictly restricted.

If the people are not weak, but have great strength, they will rebel.

As the saying goes, "With a sharp blade in hand, a murderous intention arises."

Only by making them powerless and feeling that it is impossible for them to fight against the state apparatus, will they obediently obey the rule.

To put it bluntly, tired people are to keep the common people idle and have nothing to do, and keep them busy all the time.

That way they don't get overwhelmed.

Otherwise, when a large number of people are idle, things will happen, and the rule of the country will be shaken.

If you are exhausted every day, you don't have the mind to think too much about other things.

He will only follow the established track and live a meek life.

To be poor is to keep the common people from being too rich.

Because once you are rich, you will be content with pleasure and lose the motivation to work hard.

People in later generations like to talk about lying flat.

But in fact, lying down also requires an economic foundation. Without an economic foundation, you cannot lie down.

With no food to eat and no clothes to wear, how can I lie flat?
Being poor is to let the people have food to eat and clothes to wear, but they will never be fully satisfied.

Once the wealth is accumulated, it will be invisible again through various means.

For example, if you save a large amount of money, then let the currency depreciate and make the money worthless, and the wealth will disappear invisibly.

For another example, find a way to get them to spend all their money.

It can be administrative means or consumption guidance.

People who originally wanted to lie flat, without wealth, can only continue to work hard.

It also achieves the effect of poor people.

To insult the people does not mean to insult the people.

Rather, humiliate it.

That is to say, I feel that I am very humble and my social status is very low.

And the officials who rule over themselves are dignified.

Then they will be willing to be ruled.

Because the noble are born to rule the humble.

Even if a few people want to change, they can only go through very narrow channels restricted by the court.

Most people will think that they are born low and this is their fate.

The dragon begets the dragon, the phoenix begets the phoenix, the mouse's son makes a hole in the ground.

Just accept your fate.

If you don't accept your fate and just say "the prince and general, I would rather have a kind", the world will not be stable that day.

One people, weak people, tired people, poor people, humiliated people, these five together can govern well.

If the five are still not enough, then kill this thorn.

It is worth pointing out that although Shang Jun's book is not widely circulated among the people of later generations, it is not a banned book, it is a false rumor on the Internet in later generations.

In the East Palace, there is a collection of Shang Jun's books.

Therefore, Zhu Yunzhen could speak out without any scruples.

Lao Zhu nodded and said: "Shang Yang was able to turn Qin from weak to strong and finally unify the six countries. His skills have their own merits. The five skills of controlling the people can be regarded as a model."

"It's just that you can't use all your power. If you use all your power, people will be resentful. Only using the name of punishment without using etiquette and justice will eventually destroy the customs and hurt people."

"If you govern the country in the future, you must pay attention to this."

Zhu Yunxi glanced at Lao Zhu.

He really had such an idea.

However, Lao Zhu can also see the disadvantages at a glance.

He smiled slightly and said again: "Grandpa Huang, I also heard someone tell a story about governing a country."

Old Zhu said: "Speak!"

"I heard this from an unknown monk. If there is anything wrong, please don't be angry with the emperor." Zhu Yunxi first took the vaccination in advance.

Old Zhu laughed: "Don't worry, today is our grandpa and grandson talking in private, there is no third person present, no matter what you say, just say it, Grandpa Huang will not be angry."

Zhu Yunxi said: "It is said that Yu Wentai once asked Su Chuo about the way to govern the country, and Su Chuo said, "The way to govern the country is to use corrupt officials..."."

Before he finished speaking, Lao Zhu was blowing his beard and staring, and interrupted him in a rage: "It's nonsense, what we hate the most in our life is corrupt officials, the court should severely punish corruption and breaking the law, how can there be any reason for corrupt officials?"

Zhu Yunxi curled his lips and said: "Grandpa Huang said just now that he is not angry."

"This is too ridiculous. We are really angry." Lao Zhu said: "Where did this wild monk come from? We are going to chop off his head."

Lao Zhu really hates corruption.

Zhu Yunxi laughed and said, "Grandpa Huang calm down first, and listen to grandson to finish."

Lao Zhu waved his hands and said, "Is there anything else to say..."

As soon as the voice fell, the eyes looking at Zhu Yunxi suddenly froze, and the tone turned again, saying: "Okay, you will finish first."

"Okay, let's continue talking, grandson."

Seeing Lao Zhu's reaction like this, Zhu Yunxi increased his confidence in persuading him.

"Su Chuo said, "use corrupt officials and fight against corrupt officials. ""

"In the past, Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty wrote an article encouraging people to study, saying: There is a golden house in the book, and there is Yan Ruyu in the book."

"Scholars study hard in order to become an official. Traveling thousands of miles to seek an official position is just for money."

"If you can't be corrupt, how can you be rich with just that meager salary? Where did you get the golden house, Yan Ruyu?"

"Studying is like the soldiers on the front line who fight bravely to kill the enemy and steal people's heads, all for the sake of glory and wealth."

"Only by giving enough rewards to the frontline soldiers will they fight the enemy bravely."

"Only when officials enjoy prosperity and wealth will they be able to serve with loyalty."

"It's one of them."

Lao Zhu snorted coldly and said: "It is a crooked way. Scholars should remember the teachings of the saints..."

But as he spoke, his voice gradually weakened.

Indeed, conquering the world and studying are both the same.

Who doesn’t want to get ahead, have glory and wealth?

Otherwise, Song Zhenzong's Encouragement to Learning would not have been written in this way.

"Secondly, it is difficult to control honest officials, only corrupt officials are obedient."

Zhu Yunzhen said: "An honest official relies on his integrity and thinks that whatever he does is right. He always likes to go against the monarch. But the monarch still has nothing to do with him."

"If you kill him, your reputation will be fulfilled."

"People will say that the emperor is a foolish emperor who kills loyal and upright officials indiscriminately."

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed, and he continued: "Those who seek fame and reputation are the most shameful. We also hate them."

Zhu Yunxuan smiled and said: "It would be different if the official is corrupt. Because he is corrupt, he does not dare to offend the monarch. He will only act in accordance with the monarch's will. Only then can the court's decrees be implemented and the monarch's will be implemented."

When Lao Zhu heard this, he was slightly stunned, and his expression gradually changed.

"However, corrupt officials infringe on the interests of the people, which will make the people resentful and destabilize the world."

Zhu Yunxuan shook his head and said: "That is another role of corrupt officials. If the people's resentment boils over, it is just a good idea to punish corrupt officials for the sake of the people and kill them."

"In this way, the common people will praise the emperor for his sageness."

"The money embezzled by corrupt officials can also be confiscated and returned to the state to replenish the national treasury, killing two birds with one stone."

"What does Grandfather think?"

Old Zhu pondered for a while, then Fang said: "It seems to be a fallacy at first, but after careful consideration, it seems to have some truth."

"If the water is clear, there will be no fish, and if people are observing, there will be no evil."

"But you can't believe it all. There may be one or two corrupt officials that can be used, not too many."

"What's more, corrupt officials will be greedy for pleasure, which will lead to a bad atmosphere in the world. Even the monarch may indulge in it. This point must be observed."

"A minister who is treacherous and sycophant must be moderate, and a minister who is virtuous will rule the court."

Zhu Yunxi finished listening silently, and then said: "Grandfather, in fact, grandson thinks that whether it is the five techniques of controlling the people in Shang Jun's book, or the method of using corrupt officials to kill corrupt officials, it seems reasonable, but in fact it is all wrong. .”

(End of this chapter)