In fact, Zhang Fei had thought about the legal system very thoroughly and understood it very clearly, because this was his first class in college, how could he not understand it.

The law of the rule of law he mentioned is actually the rule of law.

This is a verb.

This is also a point of confusion for those students. They understand the law of the legal system as the legal system, which is another noun.

How can I not be confused if I get the names and actions mixed up?

The key point is that the legal system has existed since ancient times and they can apply it directly, but the rule of law is a brand new concept for them that has never existed before.

Only Fu Bi touched the threshold of the rule of law.

In addition, there is another point that confuses students. Both Legalism and the rule of law emphasize governing the country according to law, and they sound very similar. Many students feel that the law of the rule of law makes sense, but it seems to be no different from the current laws.

The key lies in Zhang Fei's expression of the law of the rule of law, a consensus among individuals to defend their legitimate rights and interests.

However, this statement is the most fundamental difference between Legalism and the rule of law: Legalism is about power, obedience, and compliance, and it is the rule of the strong over the weak;

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The rule of law is just the opposite. It emphasizes freedom and equality and is a protection for everyone rather than a constraint. Robbery is illegal, and the original intention is not to punish evildoers but to protect one's own rights and interests.

Therefore, the difference of this one word leads to a huge mistake.

In fact, there is a fundamental contradiction between the two.

The Confucian law that is popular today is essentially no different from the Legalist law. Both are methods of ruling and managing, and they are also in fundamental conflict with the rule of law.

Since Yang Zhu, there has been no idea of ​​rule of law in the past two thousand years.

For example, the Legalist saying "The law does not favor the rich, and the rule does not bend to the crooked" emphasizes equality, which means that everyone is treated equally before the law.

However, the Legalists did not give this sentence the core idea of ​​the rule of law, which is the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. The essence is still obedience and compliance, but the powerful must also obey unconditionally. But even if this is achieved, the weak will only get psychological balance. If you are asked to die, you still have to die, but there may be a scholar next door. But this is meaningless, and life is priceless.

Therefore, if you delve deeply into the rule of law, the result you come to may be that the entire feudal society will be overthrown.

Fu Bi had just touched the threshold when he discovered that the rule of law would make relationships between people more equal and would definitely destroy the Confucian class concept. If he continued to explore, who knows what he would find out.

Zhang Fei didn't dare to explain this principle in detail for the time being. He had to take it one step at a time, and he would definitely have to make compromises in the middle, because the current political structure had too many contradictions with the rule of law. If he didn't play it well, he would not only kill himself, but might even bring about a catastrophe.

So what he said to Zhao Xu was actually making the rule of law a tool of imperial power.

This is a compromise.

But this hurdle must be overcome, because without it, all changes will become meaningless, so what if we invent airplanes and cannons.

For example, the top ten terms on the Internet: dignity is only on the edge of the sword, and truth is only within the range of the cannon.

That depends on whether you are standing in front of the cannon or behind it. If you are standing in front, you will definitely think, damn, what kind of bullshit truth is this? This is just snow in June.

But only under the rule of law are you the one standing behind the cannon.

Therefore, this term will only appear in modern society. After all, they are all standing behind the cannons. If we talk about the people of the Qing Dynasty, they definitely did not have this awareness, because the cannons of the Qing Dynasty seemed to be mostly used to hit their own people.

"Zhang San, what did you say in class?"

When she got home, Xu Zhiqian stamped her feet fiercely and scolded, "You actually wanted to hide such a big thing from me."

Zhang Fei gently held her shoulders and laughed, "I was just joking with you. Besides, it's not a big deal. It's just a class."

Xu Zhiqian said angrily: "This is not a big deal. Mr. Fu said that you can establish a sect and become one of the hundred sects."

"This may be a misunderstanding."

Zhang Fei said embarrassedly: "A casual remark from Confucius can be interpreted in a thousand ways. I have never thought of their meanings. I just want to teach those students a lesson, that's all."

Xu Zhiqian said: "You have already compared yourself to a saint, and you still say that you have no intention of establishing a sect."

"Well."

"What did you say?"

Xu Zhiqian asked excitedly and curiously.

"Okay, okay, I'll tell you everything. Let's go upstairs and talk."

When he came into the lobby, Xu Zun looked at Zhang Fei expectantly, like a studious student.

He hurried back because he wanted to rely on his relationship as father-in-law and son-in-law to attend the next class first, but he was interrupted by Sima Guang and Zhao Xu one after another, which made him very depressed.

Zhang Fei first explained this legal system to Xu Zhiqian.

After listening to this legal system, Xu Zhiqian said thoughtfully: "Although it is true, it is nothing special. It is not necessary to establish a new school."

Xu Zun glanced at his daughter and said, "It's different. Has anyone ever told you that this law is to protect the legitimate rights and interests of individuals?"

Xu Zhiqian said: "Is there any need to say this?"

Xu Zun said unhappily, "Since ancient times, the law has only been about the stability of the country. When has anyone ever said that it is about protecting the legitimate rights and interests of individuals?"

Xu Zhiqian said: "But isn't national stability the legitimate rights and interests of individuals? Daddy used to say that only when the place is stable can the people live and work in peace and contentment."

Xu Zun was also confused by the question and couldn't help but look at Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "That seems to make sense. What do you think, father-in-law?"

Xu Zun said unhappily, "You asked the question, and you ask me?"

Zhang Fei said aggrievedly: "I've already said it, I just wanted to make things difficult for those students."

Xu Zun asked doubtfully, "Really?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "This is true."

Xu Zhiqian wondered, "You just said that and stumped Mr. Fu and the others."

Zhang Fei said awkwardly: "I ran fast at that time. If I had continued to talk, I don't know if they would have caught me."

"But it was only afterwards that Mr. Fu said that you could establish your own sect, which shows that what you said must be very reasonable."

Xu Zhiqian's eyes suddenly turned, "Just treat me as your student and make things difficult for me."

Zhang Fei blinked, "We were in the car up front, and you didn't agree?"

Xu Zhiqian was stunned at first, then her face turned red, "This is not the same thing, I'm talking to you about an academic dispute, you're just...!"

Having said that, she glanced at Xu Zun guiltily, and then glared at Zhang Fei fiercely.

Xu Zun was also curious and asked, "What are you talking about?"

Xu Zhiqian shook her head: "Nothing." Then, she glanced at Zhang Fei provocatively, "Come and make things difficult for me."

"This is the first time I've encountered such a request. Let me think about it."

Zhang Fei thought about it carefully and said, "If the court wants to collect 90% tax on an acre of land, the people of a county will pay it on time and would rather starve to death than complain. The public security of this county will always be very good, and the county magistrate will be promoted because of this. The court thinks that he governs very well.

But in another county, everyone refused to pay taxes, quarreled and made trouble every day, the government office was smashed, the county magistrate ran away without a trace, and public security was a mess. Which side do you think had a better life?"

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Xu Zhiqian, who had been arrogant just now, suddenly frowned and glanced secretly at Xu Zun, but his father was also thinking seriously.

This problem has indeed been encountered frequently in history.

When faced with this situation, Confucians usually persuade the emperor not to levy so much tax. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. This is not wrong.

But the problem is that most of the people who cause trouble will be killed to scare the monkeys, and if the scale is large, they may be directly wiped out.

The meaning conveyed seems to be a warning to the people that you must not cause trouble even if you starve to death. This is actually the value of Confucianism, and ultimately the monarch must be protected.

If it were Wen Yanbo, he might say something like "sacrifice one's life for justice".

But Xu Zhiqian was chivalrous in her heart. She hated this kind of thing and certainly didn't think it was sacrificing one's life for justice, so she said, "It's unreasonable to collect 90% of the tax."

90% is not reasonable? You have never seen a tax levied for the next 100 years. Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Don't worry about whether it is reasonable or not, just tell me what you think?"

Xu Zhiqian thought about it and asked, "What do you think?"

Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "This is my way of teaching. I am a teacher, I ask questions and students answer them. But for this question, no matter how you answer, I can refute you."

Xu Zhiqian suddenly realized, "So that's what's going on."

Xu Zun really believed it this time. This guy really was deliberately trying to deal with those students. We had misunderstood him. He immediately said, "Your teaching method is not acceptable!"

Zhang Fei hurriedly explained: "Father-in-law, please understand. I really wanted to share some experience with them. They were the ones who targeted me first. If I didn't suppress them, I wouldn't be able to teach this lesson!"

Xu Zun nodded in understanding.

Xu Zhiqian said dejectedly, "It's such a waste of joy."

Zhang Fei was stunned. "Why, do you still want me to establish a sect?"

Xu Zhiqian immediately said: "Of course I hope so!"

From the very beginning, she hoped that Zhang Fei could stand out and become a man of integrity. She didn't like Zhang Fei doing those small businesses.

Zhang Fei said casually: "Since you like it, I will try to develop it in this direction."

Xu Zhiqian felt an inexplicable sweetness in her heart, and she couldn't help but roll her eyes at him coquettishly, "You don't have that ability."

Zhang Fei smiled innocently and said, "Let's give it a try."

Xu Zun, who was eating dog food nearby, shook his head with a wry smile, feeling a little disappointed.

After a long time, it turned out to be a misunderstanding.

On the second day, Xu Zun just arrived at the gate of the imperial city and met his good friend Liu Zhao.

Seeing him coming, Liu Zhao hurried forward and bowed repeatedly: "Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations to Brother Zhongtu for having a son-in-law."

Xu Zun was surprised and asked, "You didn't just find out that I betrothed Qian'er to Zhang San?"

Liu Zhao said: "But I didn't know that your son-in-law has the talent to establish a school of thought."

Xu Zun's face suddenly turned red, and he whispered, "This is just a misunderstanding."

"Misunderstand?"

Liu Zhao smiled and said, "Brother Zhongtu, don't be modest. Although I didn't go yesterday, I heard about it. Could it be that Brother Zhongtu has guessed that I want to ask you to take me to the class, but you are unwilling to take me, so you said this."

Xu Zun said in a funny way: "You want to go and listen, do you still need me to take you?"

You are just a servant. Do you still need someone to take you to the Imperial College?

Liu Zhao immediately said, "If you don't take me, I definitely won't be able to go. Nowadays, there are countless people going to the Imperial College to ask for a position, so how can a small servant like me get a chance?"

Xu Zun was surprised and said, "No way."

"real."

"Ouch! This is bad."

"Oops?"

Liu Zhao asked, "What do you mean?"

Xu Zun looked around and whispered, "This is really just a misunderstanding. Come on, I'll talk to you while we walk."

Cao Mansion.

“Daddy!”

Cao Dongdong entered the house and said to Cao Ping very seriously, "I have something to discuss with you."

"Are you short of money?"

Cao Ping picked up the teacup and blew on it gently.

Cao Dongdong immediately said, "I dare not trouble you with such a small matter. I have always gotten it myself. I just want to study."

"puff!"

Cao Ping immediately spat out a mouthful of tea and quickly wiped his mouth, "What did you say?"

Cao Dongdong asked: "My child wants to study?"

Cao Ping couldn't help but blush, "Is it true?"

Cao Dongdong nodded, "I want to go to the Law School to study with Xiao Ma and the others."

"Law School?"

Cao Ping was stunned.

"yes!"

Cao Dongdong said: "Isn't it normal for us police officers to study law?"

"Go! Go! Go!"

Cao commented: "Don't join in the fun. Don't you know your own worth?"

Apparently he had heard about it, too.

Cao Dongdong said, "My son has already talked to Zhang San. He said that those students are extremely stupid and he is exhausted teaching them. It would be great if they could teach us. He even suggested that we police officers form a group to attend the class."

"This brat!"

Cao Ping couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Don't even think about it, get out of here."

Cao Dongdong pursed his lips in grievance, "That's a really good point about the law of the rule of law."

Cao Ping asked, "What did you say?"

Cao Dongdong snorted, "Studying is a child's legitimate right. This is the law of the rule of law."

Cao Ping asked, "Is it your legitimate right to ask me for money?"

"The kid went to play football."

Establish regulations offices in the two prefectures.

"Teacher, something happened at the Mathematical Academy."

Lu Huiqing said to Wang Anshi anxiously.

Wang Anshi asked, "What happened?"

Lu Huiqing said: "Not a single person signed up."

Wang Anshi was surprised and asked, "No one signed up?"

Lu Huiqing nodded and said, "All students who will take the imperial examination next year should go to the Law School to register."

Wang Anshi heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this. "They didn't go there to register. They went there to have a quarrel with Zhang San. After the quarrel, they will come to our mathematics academy."

Lu Huiqing asked, "Can this kind of quarrel ever end?"

Wang Anshi said: "Zhang San was able to win in the first class because he took everyone by surprise. Now that everyone has studied it, it is based on real knowledge. Do you think he can win over so many people?"

At this point, he smiled slightly: "As long as Zhang San can't win the competition, I guess no one will go to the Law School."

Lu Huiqing said worriedly: "Master, please don't forget that when we were suing Zhang Fei, everyone thought the same thing."

Wang Anshi exclaimed, "This is a dispute over knowledge, not a lawsuit. Besides, his legal system has many flaws. He can't win. Sima Junshi has postponed his classes to a later date, and it's not even known when they will start. Don't worry."

Lu Huiqing was still very doubtful.

That being said, he had previously estimated that Zhang Fei would suffer, but he had not expected that this first lesson would not only allow Zhang Fei to escape unscathed, but would also cause such a big disturbance.

(End of this chapter)