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This is the attitude of the Ming Dynasty.

If you want to be emperor, you can. The court will support you and protect you through legislation.

Everyone competes openly.

But if you become emperor for enjoyment, then I'm sorry, the law of the country stipulates that anyone who is arrogant, extravagant and licentious will be kicked out.

Now the imperial power is no longer concentrated in the hands of just one person.

Power is divided among the cabinet, power is divided among the emperor, and power is restricted by legislation.

Except for Qin Xiangru and Qin Mo, the two founding emperors, in fact, the power in the hands of Tianxin was greatly reduced.

Even though Qin Mo is subject to the will of heaven in everything, that is just Qin Mo abiding by the laws of the country and wanting to set an example for future generations.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to abide by the laws of the country and participate in the election!" said the eldest prince Qin Chuan.

"I am willing to participate in the election and serve the country and the people. I will have no regrets even if I die!" said the second prince Qin Hai.

"Your son does not want to take part in the election!" The third prince stepped out. He had been weak since childhood and knew that he could not compete with others, so he was the first to be eliminated.

Things are different nowadays. The competition for the throne among the princes is quite transparent. Before the election begins, if you try to win over others, you will be attacked by the court. Officials are also very taboo about this.

But once the election begins, it won’t matter how you try to win them over.

Of course, bribery is not an option.

The Ministry of Clan Affairs, the Cabinet, and a team of officials will form a tripartite supervision.

Once bribery or power-for-sex transactions are discovered, the case is basically over.

This is also the foundation laid by three generations of emperors.

Their thinking is simple: only those who have won their positions through real ability and personal charm can stay in the position for a long time and manage well.

Powerful transactions will only result in corrupt officials.

Obviously, although this system is strict, it also greatly protects all candidates.

The fight for the throne in every dynasty was always bloody and cruel.

But in the Ming Dynasty, it was surprisingly peaceful.

From Qin Xiangru to Qin Mo, needless to say, Qin Mo was the only son, and Qin Mo was the founding emperor in the true sense.

By Tianxin's generation, Qin Mo had dozens of sons, and there were twenty or thirty candidates suitable to participate.

But no one died in the election.

Tianxin is also very hardworking. Although he does not have as many offspring as his father, he still has quite a few.

If his reign had not been too short and his offspring had not grown up yet, more people would have participated in the general election two or three years later.

There is a reason why the general election lasts for two or three years. If during these two or three years, some princes reach the age to run for election and can be substitutes, although the hope is slim, as long as they have outstanding talent and ability, it is possible, and their power cannot be erased.

Tian Xin looked at the third son Qin Shan and sighed. He actually liked this child very much. He was very talented and had a very quiet temperament. But unfortunately, he was born with deficiencies. Otherwise, he would have been a hot favorite in the general election.

If the enthronement is a carnival for one person, then the general election is a carnival for a group of people.

While the princes were giving their election speeches, the ministers had already begun calculating and placing their bets.

Feng Ge'er and Huo Lin'er looked at these princes, which meant that they also had to choose suitable candidates.

The structure of the Ming Dynasty with one ruler and two deputies cannot be easily changed.

The eldest prince, Qin Chuan, is kind-hearted, fond of martial arts, and has a decent level of cultural literacy. He entered a military academy at a young age and has a tough military style.

The second prince, Qin Hai, also took the military route.

These two are the favorites.

The fourth one, Qin Shu, is on the research path. Although he is only 20 years old, he has achieved considerable results. He has many fans in the academic community and is also a hot favorite for the election.

However, the most outstanding among these people is the seventh Qin Lei, who is a law student and has published his articles in law journals many times. At the bill revision conference last year, Qin Mo participated in some of his opinions and revised the national law. It is very clear that the Ming Dynasty has come to this point.

Govern the country by law.

From top to bottom, in all aspects.

With the disappearance of the aristocratic families and the three reforms of the officialdom, Qin Mo has completely cut off the remaining poison of the previous era with a few slashes of his sword. Even if there are some remnants, they are of no concern.

It will become increasingly difficult for officials to use their power to oppress others.

But Ren has problems.

Qin Lei’s proposal is the most clear, and that is reform.

Belongs to the radical faction.

Although he is only eighteen years old, he is full of confidence and has everything planned out.

He walked forward with great energy, "Son Qin Lei, I am willing to participate in the election!"

The eighth and ninth brothers, let’s not mention them, they are the best among the crowd.

The tenth child was too young, at the age of fourteen he had no sense of propriety and gave up the election.

It is also the best choice for him.

In the end, only seven out of the ten princes participated in the general election.

Tian Xin glanced at the seven people and said to the three who gave up their qualifications: "Giving up the election does not mean that you can just sit back and relax. Before the election results come out, you all have to work hard. Only then can you choose your own future path."

Tian Xin had some ideas, but when he thought about the national laws and clan rules, he finally gave up.

In the past, there was the option of sending unmotivated princes to become fiefdoms, but now there is no such option anymore.

They can choose their own lives, whether to continue working in their jobs or to pursue other careers.

As long as you are an honest person, don't cheat or commit crimes, you can receive a certain amount of living expenses every month.

But they will not help raise their children, which is the latest rule proposed.

This also means that both the clan government and the imperial court have begun to further tighten their purse strings.

Of course, the foundation established by Qin Mo will provide a considerable amount of funds every year.

Tian Xin didn't know how much money there was in the foundation, she only knew it was a very scary number.

When the country encounters difficulties, that amount of money is enough for the country to overcome the difficulties.

And this money is also to compensate these royal descendants. It will not make them rich, but it is enough for them to have food and clothing without worries.

Not to mention, the country has a complete medical insurance system.

"Yes, Father!"

The three princes said respectfully.

"And you seven people, starting from today, will begin the general election. Tomorrow, I will write down seven places, and you will raise money to choose a place for training. After choosing a place for training, you will have two to three months to form your own team.

During this period, I will not give you any help.

You also remember, peaceful competition, if you have any evil intentions, you will suffer a disaster. "Tian Xin couldn't help but remind them.

"Yes, father!" All seven of them replied with serious expressions.

"You go down first, all the cabinet elders stay, and call all the clan elders from the clan house to come to me." Since we have to participate in the election, we have to arrange everything well and can't be rash.

And once the election is successful, he will abdicate, and then his father will truly retire.

Thinking of this, he looked at everyone and said, "The next three years of probation will be up to you all. Please work hard to elect a suitable emperor for this country!" (End of this chapter)