I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 65: Bathing Together with the Emperor's Grace

"This……"

Seeing that the problem had been solved by Liu Ju's words, Zhongjun stood up with an embarrassed look on his face.

At this moment, he finally understood what Liu Ju's previous announcement meant...

But now he has to make a convincing argument and mention some "benefits".

Otherwise, he would be kicked out of the delegation by Liu Ju, or it would be interpreted as dissatisfaction with the national policy previously promulgated by Liu Che. Any one of these two things would be enough to ruin his future or even cost him his life.

So after hesitating for a moment, Zhongjun finally said:

"Your Highness is right!"

"These two national policies are both long-term initiatives with numerous benefits."

"Let's take the martial arts title system as an example. The martial arts title is not only sold to famous families, but anyone in the world can bid for it."

"In this way, many people with great ambitions but poor backgrounds will have the opportunity to serve the country. On the one hand, more talents can be selected for the country, and on the other hand, the national treasury can be filled. These are two benefits."

"Although the title of martial arts cannot be inherited, it can be sold to others."

"In this way, the title of martial arts becomes an inherent asset, and it is an asset recognized by the Han Dynasty. It is undoubtedly more valuable than land, houses, and slaves. It is a safe way to preserve wealth. In addition, each level of title has corresponding rights and interests. This is tantamount to preserving wealth while earning interest. It is indeed a concession to stabilize the people's hearts."

"This is another great benefit of the martial arts nobility system!"

"Let's talk about the atonement order."

"As we all know, some criminals break the law unintentionally, some break the law without knowing the law, and some even break the law with good intentions."

"Shouldn't such a person be given a chance to reform?"

"This is the purpose of the atonement order. For first-time offenders, it allows them to use money to get a chance to turn over a new leaf. While maintaining the dignity of the law, it can also prevent the occurrence of false and wrongful convictions."

"Isn't this a move to sympathize with the people's suffering and enable them to live and work in peace and contentment?"

"In summary, the emperor's introduction of the military merit title and the atonement order can be said to benefit the country and the people. The King of Nanyue should also vigorously promote it so that the subjects of Nanyue can also enjoy the emperor's grace!"

At this point, Zhongjun bowed to the sky and his passionate speech even moved Liu Ju, who almost believed in his heresy.

"..."

After these words were spoken, everyone in the delegation looked at Zhongjun with admiration.

Hey, young man!

He has a very active mind and can come up with so many valid reasons on the spot. He is indeed a famous debater favored by the emperor today.

The most important thing is that the skin is thick enough.

This kind of statement of turning a square into a circle can be said fluently without any blushing or nervousness.

Just based on what he said just now, Confucius proposed the five major evils in the world:

The heart is rebellious and dangerous, the actions are perverse and resolute, the words are false and eloquent, the memory of ugly things is broad, and following the wrong is generous.

He must be guilty of at least three of the evils.

So...should I stay away from him in the future, so as to avoid being implicated when God sends down punishment?

"But, Your Highness, is this really okay?"

After hearing this, Qin was still a little hesitant, always feeling that there was a big problem here.

"Qingshi, why did you and the King of Nanyue write to the Han Dynasty and request to submit to the Han Dynasty?"

Liu Ju first nodded to Zhongjun with approval, indicating that he could sit down, and then turned back to Qin and said,

"Isn't it just to use the power of the Han Dynasty to suppress Prime Minister Lu's family, thereby eliminating this biggest threat to you, so that you can truly live in peace in the Kingdom of Nanyue?"

"These two decrees are designed to achieve your goals."

"Think about it carefully. Now many important positions in Nanyue are controlled by the Lu family. Even many middle and low-level officials are promoted and appointed by the Lu family and become the Lu family's supporters and disciples. This is the biggest threat you face."

"If you promulgate the system of military merit and the order of atonement."

"There will be many people outside the Lu family entering the court. The Lu family has been in power in Nanyue for many years, so it is inevitable that they have offended some people. If these people have the opportunity to bypass the Lu family and participate in political affairs, they will be the Lu family's natural enemies."

"As for those who were pardoned by the atonement order, many of them must have been convicted by the Lu family and are the Lu family's natural enemies." "The enemy of my enemy is my ally."

"And you are the one who instigated the issuance of these two decrees. Naturally, it is easier for you to win them over to your side and make them your disciples and confidants."

"As the saying goes, you gain while the other loses... I don't need to say the rest, right?"

Qin Shi's political wisdom was obviously not as good as Liu Ju's. Hearing these words, he became excited and nodded repeatedly:

"Yes, yes, yes, Your Highness is right. I am suffering from the fact that there is no one I can trust in the court, so I am in a state of panic all day long. If I can win over some confidants who can check and balance the Lu family, I will naturally not have to be afraid of the Lu family anymore!"

"I will obey your Highness and issue a royal decree in Xing'er's name!"

Liu Ju grinned:

"Don't forget to include Doctor Zhong's words just now, and teach the people of Nanyue to remember the merits of my father."

"Especially the sentence 'Let the subjects of Nanyue enjoy the emperor's grace together', which is like remembering the well digger when drinking water. My father will definitely be very happy after reading this sentence..."

"Of course, how dare I forget the grace of God!"

Qiu deeply agreed with this.

"..."

Upon hearing this, the delegation fell silent again.

Is this really the case of “drink water and remember the well digger”?

Why do I always feel that the prince is betraying his father? Are you sure he is not trying to bring disgrace upon the current emperor?
Or does the prince have another trick up his sleeve?
Along the way, the prince has become more and more difficult to understand. Could it be that he is doing something stupid in a wise way again...

……

The royal decree was issued the next day and quickly spread to various counties in the Nanyue Kingdom.

Then, it immediately caused a sensation and heated discussion among the knowledgeable people and prominent families in Nanyue:

"What kind of grace is this? Does the Emperor of Han think that the people of Nanyue are fools?!"

"Before, I thought the Emperor of the Han Dynasty was a great and powerful ruler, which was why the Han Dynasty was so powerful. Now it seems that he is just so-so!"

"With such a foolish emperor in power, the Han Dynasty will be doomed sooner or later..."

"So, do you want to buy this martial arts title or not?"

"I have to buy one. You know I am a merchant, so I had no qualifications to be an official before. Now I can finally buy an official position that is recognized by the Han Dynasty. From now on, I will be exempted from corvée labor, can buy land, can support slaves, can wear silk and satin openly, and don't have to look at the faces of those petty officials. What's more, this title can be resold in the end. Where can I find such a sure-win business?"

"But didn't you say that sooner or later the big man..."

"The Han Dynasty is now so powerful that even the Xiongnu cannot match it. Even if it is going to end, it will be dozens or hundreds of years later. By then, I will have been buried in the ground and my title will have been sold. What does it have to do with me?"

"That makes sense. I'll have to buy one just in case."

"..."

at the same time.

Prime Minister's House.

"One country, two policies?"

Lü Jia's frown relaxed a little. "The Han envoy is trying to show me goodwill. He wants to tell me clearly that even if Nanyue becomes a vassal state, the Han will not touch the Lü family?"

"As for the Martial Merit Title and the Atonement Order..."

"Come here, prepare a generous gift!"

"I must go and meet this great Han prince in person!"

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