If you want to change a society's system, you naturally have to challenge traditional concepts again and again. The court officials let them argue, but the one who really makes the decision is Lin Su.
The throne is on the main seat, and the throne on the right is the empress.
The first time Li Yuan entered the palace, he walked half a step behind Lin Su. Even though some court officials looked at him with concern and dissatisfaction, he did not hesitate at all. He did not sit down until Lin Su sat on the throne.
"My dear ministers, please stand up." said the emperor on the high throne.
The court officials stood up and bowed, looking at the two people in high positions. They always felt that this situation, which was different from the past, would bring about a new court situation. Whether it would be good or bad would depend on future developments.
Li Yuan was not good at wielding power, but he had already shown Lin Su's style in handling state affairs, and he had his own support in the court. The court officials also gradually discovered the advantages of the emperor and empress sitting in the court together, that is, state affairs could be responded to extremely quickly, and if either the emperor and empress were unwell, it would not delay the handling of state affairs.
There were no problems when the new laws were established. Although they were somewhat different from the tradition, they did not affect the status of the gentry. There were no problems for one or two years, but after five or ten years, they found that as tools emerged one after another and life became more and more convenient, the status of merchants and workers improved to a level that shocked them.
Technological monopoly and businessmen’s business activities have indeed driven the country’s prosperity, but if they are not suppressed, they will inevitably shake the foundation of the country in the long run.
Yet, despite countless memorials submitted, the emperor simply glanced at them and said, "A prosperous people makes a strong country. As long as the people are safe, what does it matter if I lose some power?"
The affairs of the world should not be decided by one person. If the ruler is wise, the people can live in peace. If the ruler is incompetent, the world will be in chaos. Only by delegating power and governing, and everyone not being humble because of their own status, and everyone having expertise in a certain area, and giving the most capable people positions, can lasting peace be achieved.
"Your Majesty considers the people of the world and does not sacrifice them for your own selfish interests," Li Yuan said. "I bow down to you."
Although the emperor and empress shared power, they were of one mind.
The court officials who supported the proposal knelt down to second the motion, and those who did not support it were only a minority. After all, although Lin Su wanted to share power, those who did not consider the people's livelihood and only abused their power had already been screened out one by one.
"Your Majesty is wise, and the Queen is wise!"
Lin Su and Li Yuan looked at each other, and when all the court officials were kneeling on the ground, Lin Su winked at him.
After the court session, the Emperor and Empress continued to travel together. Li Yuan spoke up, "There are already voices of opposition. At the current rate of progress, I'm afraid it will take decades before anything can be accomplished."
"This is a very difficult task. Queen, are you willing to support me?" Lin Su stretched out a hand and said.
Li Yuan put his hand on her and said with a smile, "Of course I am willing."
During the ten years of the Xin Dynasty, the status of workers and businessmen was greatly improved, which affected the interests of the gentry. When the people were uneasy, the emperor did not suppress them but encouraged them, saying that there were top talents in all 360 professions, and that the imperial examination was not the only way to succeed.
In the twelfth year of the Xin Dynasty, rubber wheels appeared. People found that although such wheels needed to be inflated, they no longer had to suffer from bumps even when traveling on uneven roads.
In the 13th year of the Xin Dynasty, official roads were renovated and paved with a substance called cement. Although the road surface was not as strong as blue bricks, it was much more convenient to travel on.
There is no need to levy labor service for road repairs. Instead, all expenses are paid from the national treasury, and workers are paid.
In the 16th year of the Xin Dynasty, transportation between countries was well-developed. The journey that originally took several days could be shortened to two days or even one day because of the flat roads.
When commerce was booming, something called electricity came out of the palace. The emperor said, "This is a power bestowed by the gods, meant to benefit all people."
Minsheng was overjoyed. Although he didn't know what it would be used for at the moment, when the first light was lit in the palace, he regarded this power as a great treasure.
In the 26th year of the Xin Dynasty, although the first electric car only traveled a distance of ten meters, it had a huge impact on the entire public.
With the rapid development of industry, the traditional long-sleeved robes were not suitable for work, so people actually improved the long sleeves and mainly made the cuffs tight.
Various cultures flourished, and the royal family's control was gradually weakening. Of course, if Lin Su was willing to take back power, it would be easy to do so given the people's admiration for him, but he kept giving up power.
"The court officials' worries are not entirely unreasonable. If the world is in turmoil, Your Majesty's power will be lost." Although Kang Baiyu has reached middle age, he is still full of heroic spirit.
When he was young, he was on the march and met a girl from a noble family who was in trouble. The girl had a straightforward personality and danced with a long whip in her hand with great vigor. She was different from other girls in the boudoir, but he fell in love with her at first sight.
With the same mind, they came to propose marriage, and Lin Su arranged the marriage. After the marriage, she followed Lin Su's behavior and beat the soldiers in the army one by one or two without losing. Naturally, the couple lived in harmony.
"To control the world, you don't need to control everything." Lin Su said, fiddling with the flowers in the imperial garden. "As long as the army is in my hands, they won't be able to make any waves."
Although he delegated power, it was not completely nonsense. Power is often more useful than wealth because it is strong and powerful.
If you want to implement policies, you have to take strong measures.
Kang Baiyu put his mind at ease and said, "Your Majesty is absolutely right."
The emperor usually has a very good temper, but he is never a soft persimmon that allows others to bully him.
Lin Su picked the most beautiful flower from the bush, sniffed it, and said to Kang Boyu, "You can pick one too."
"I don't like this thing." Kang Baiyu felt that it was not effeminate for His Majesty to hold flowers, but he didn't need to.
"I don't care whether you like it or not. Just pick one and give it to your wife." Lin Su turned and left, waving his hand, "You don't have to follow me."
Kang Baiyu: "..."
Needless to say, the flowers were given to the queen.
06 Sigh: [General Kang has been with the host for so many years, but he still doesn't understand romance. ]
Commonly known as being unable to carry.
[You've been following him longer than he has.] When Lin Su entered the hall, he placed the dew-covered flower beside Li Yuan's bed. Then, pinching the tip of his nose, he heard him hesitate and said with a smile, "You lazy bastard, you never get up?"
"I am now over thirty and almost forty, so how can I be young?" Li Yuan muttered. He got a new toy last night and didn't want to sleep, so he was scolded by Lin Su. Today was a rare day for him to take a nap.
"You will always be the younger one here." Lin Su said with a smile, "Do you want to get up?"
"I can't sit up." Li Yuan lay down and stretched out his hands.
Lin Su naturally took his hand and pulled him up, holding his back and said, "Are you so sleepy?"
Li Yuan rested her head on his shoulder and said hesitantly, "Just relax for a while, just relax for a while."
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