Chapter 74 People Under the Eaves (asking for monthly tickets)
Zhao Yuanxi saw their stunned expressions as he wished, and his smile became even more proud.
Little brat! She can't play the game of power struggle, but she has her own way of teaching people a lesson.
Han Fei sighed softly, took two steps forward, and stood beside Zhang Liang. "What does the Queen Mother want us to do?"
Zhao Yuanxi was very happy with his tact, "Han Feizi is indeed a smart man."
"I heard that you were once a student of Xunzi, a fellow student of Li Si, and both of you studied Legalism. He compiled the Qin Law for my Qin State. Could you also help me compile a new set of laws?"
"My requirements are not high. I just need it to combine the advantages of Confucianism and Legalism. It must embody the justice of the law and promote benevolence and kindness. At the same time, it must also demonstrate the majesty of the law and show no tolerance for illegal crimes."
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Now, not only Han Fei thought that Zhao Yuanxi was talking nonsense, but everyone else present also thought she was unrealistic.
If there really were laws that could satisfy both Confucianism and Legalism, the two schools would not have fought for so long.
Everyone around was silent.
Han Fei frowned and said, "This is simply impossible."
"Sir, how do you know this is impossible if you haven't even tried it?" Zhao Yuanxi asked with a smile.
"If the law is to maintain its majesty, it must be enforced with strictness. The law is neither lenient nor benevolent. Confucianism will only weaken the authority of the law and will do it no good but only harm."
Chunyu Yue, who had just walked over, was so angry when he heard this that his beard stood up. "You Legalists, you barbarians, what do you know about enlightenment? If you keep doing this, you will bully the common people. You chop off people's toes and pick their noses at the slightest provocation. You have noses too, so why are you arguing with the common people's noses every day?"
Zhao Yuanxi couldn't help but clench his fist and chuckle. Although the words were a bit too blunt, it was indeed the truth. Qin law mostly imposed physical punishment on people.
Being beaten with a stick was an extremely mild form of punishment. After enduring punishments such as nose picking, foot chopping, castration, etc., the prisoners were often half dead. These punishments were often accompanied by forced labor. Many prisoners died of illness before the end of their sentence.
What's more, the Qin State also liked to practice collective punishment. If one person committed a crime, his relatives and neighbors would most likely be punished.
"If there is no severe punishment, how can we deter others from committing crimes again?" Master Wei retorted to Chunyu Yue reflexively.
But thinking that he was speaking for the Queen Mother, it seemed a little wrong, so he silently added, "Of course, if there really is a way to have the best of both worlds, it would naturally be better."
Chunyu Yue glanced at him, then turned and glared at Han Fei.
Han Fei remained unmoved and said firmly, "I can't do this. Your Majesty, please seek help from someone else!"
"Whether you can do it or not, you have to do it. I only make my request, no matter how you want to complete it!"
In short, she is Party A, and Party B has to find a way to fulfill all reasonable or unreasonable requirements.
"How can you be so unreasonable?" Zhang Liang was indignant.
"Because this is my territory!" Zhao Yuanxi said confidently.
"you!!!"
Zhao Yuanxi sighed softly, then suddenly became serious and said, "Don't give up so easily. You are the most outstanding talents of this era. It is not impossible for you to accomplish something that will transcend the times."
"The Queen Mother said so much just to make me contribute to the Qin State. What's the difference between this and asking me to surrender to Qin?" Han Fei calmed down and exposed Zhao Yuanxi's purpose.
Zhao Yuanxi was not annoyed, but simply said, "You have no right to refuse. If you had died in front of King Qin, perhaps you wouldn't need to be forced by me now!"
"Empress Dowager, you promised me!" Zhang Liang spoke anxiously, trying to stop her from continuing.
"Didn't I already save the person?" Zhao Yuanxi asked back with a very calm look in his eyes.
Zhang Liang gritted his teeth, Queen Mother Zhao had indeed done what she promised.
But what was the difference between her current behavior and that of the King of Qin? They had just escaped from the tiger's mouth and walked right into the wolf's den!
Zhao Yuanxi was certain that Han Fei would not choose death. Perhaps he did have the intention to die at the beginning, but he survived! It is difficult for people to have the courage to face death a second time.
He himself also needs a reason that cannot be refused!
Zhao Yuanxi continued, "I've just said that this law was written for me. How I use it is my business. You don't need to worry about it. Besides, how can you be so sure that the King of Qin will like your law? The King of Qin employs Legalists, and Li Si is no less talented than you, and he's also quite loyal. His law is definitely more pleasing to the King of Qin than the one I asked you to write."
The King of Qin favored the Legalists, but the Queen Mother of Qin now seems to favor the Confucianists. The King of Qin has already grasped the power of Qin, and it is impossible for him to be influenced by the Queen Mother to favor the Confucianists.
Queen Mother Zhao was right. The King of Qin looked down upon these laws that were tainted with Confucianism.
But this is also what Han Fei is most puzzled about. Since this law is of no use, why did Queen Dowager Zhao do this?
"Whether you want to do it or not, give me a definite answer!" Zhao Yuanxi said bluntly.
Han Fei's eyelids twitched slightly, and he said helplessly, "Can I still refuse now?"
When you live under someone's roof, you always have to bow your head, right?
Chunyu Yue, who was watching the whole process, suddenly felt that the Queen Mother was very polite when she asked him to work. At least she didn't tell him to hit his head against the wall and die. He felt relieved instantly.
He completely forgot that there was no need for Zhao Yuanxi to ask him to kill himself, he could just anger himself to death.
Seeing that he agreed, Zhao Yuanxi immediately became polite, "Sir, what you said is indeed rude just now. If you don't want to, I won't force you. Don't worry! I will definitely not treat you unfairly."
Everyone has a new understanding of how quickly the Queen Mother changes her expression. Your attitude was not like this just now, Queen Mother!
Zhao Yuanxi didn't care what they thought. Accepting Han Fei meant that the revolution had taken a big step towards success!
"I'm sure you already know the people here, but I'll introduce them again! This is the great Confucian scholar Chunyu Yue, the teacher of my two grandsons. He has a lot of insights into Confucianism! If you have any questions about Confucianism, you can discuss it with him!"
Zhao Yuanxi pulled Chunyu Yue over and introduced him enthusiastically.
Then he looked at Master Wei who was standing beside him.
She continued, "He is also a great legalist of our Qin State. He knows the laws of our Qin State by heart. If you have any questions about Qin Law, you can ask him. I'm sure you and he will have many common topics."
"These students come from different places and have different strengths. I hope you can provide more guidance."
"I hope you can communicate more and pool your wisdom. Perhaps you will create a new order."
Not knowing what others were thinking, Chunyu Yue just felt that this scene seemed familiar.
He couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
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