According to Zhang Fei's theory of legal system, the law of the Legalists is super centralized, that is, the monarch has the final say and does not allow any disobedience.
The Confucian law is to add the rule of "morality". At the level of "law", everyone is unequal, and accordingly, at the level of "morality", everyone is also unequal. Whoever is the greatest should have the highest virtue, so they often require the emperor to set an example.
This is actually a way to restrict the emperor.
It's just a more euphemistic way of putting it.
However, the uniqueness of the founding of the Song Dynasty led to the Confucian approach being taken a step further, with the emperor and the literati ruling the country together.
There are indeed many drawbacks under such a design, for example, a small matter would be blown out of proportion, but if history is used as a mirror, this is better than the emperor making arbitrary decisions alone.
It was precisely because the emperor and the scholar-officials ruled the world together that there was great freedom in academic discussions.
In fact, Fu Bi has already pointed out the mystery of the law of the legal system, but Wen Yanbo just mentioned that Zhang Fei should not take this course. This is because Zhang Fei is just a small clerk. If Zhang Fei was a scholar-official, Wen Yanbo probably would not have said this.
Because restricting the monarch was also the goal of the literati in the Song Dynasty, but this legal system also restricted the literati, which would destroy the Confucian class system.
Having said that, Zhang Fei's legal system is nothing compared to Wang Anshi's "Three No's".
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Wang Anshi's "Three No's" basically aimed to completely subvert Confucianism.
If one does not take heaven, ancestors and the words of others into consideration, the entire system of Confucianism will not hold true.
But Wang Anshi eventually initiated the reform.
Zhang family.
Gao Wenyin was carrying pastries along the corridor towards the lobby when she suddenly saw a figure leaning against the window with her ear pressed against it. It was Xu Zhiqian.
She couldn't help but be curious, so she walked over and called softly, "Madam Xu."
Xu Zhiqian was startled and turned around. Seeing that it was Gao Wenyin, she quickly made a gesture to keep quiet.
Gao Wenyin asked in a low voice: "What are you doing here?"
"I listen to what they're saying."
Xu Zhiqian said, and snorted again: "I knew it wasn't that simple. The chicken and the egg are all lies. I just got home and my father came back to talk to him. Not long after, Uncle Sima also came."
Gao Wenyin was confused. "Is this a good thing or a bad thing?"
Xu Zhiqian wanted to say that it was probably not a good thing, but when she thought about Gao Wenyin's poor psychological quality, she said, "It's probably nothing to worry about if he talks about something. Maybe he will say something shocking and arouse the interest of Daddy and Uncle Sima."
At this point, she muttered, "Why can't I sit in on the discussion?"
Gao Wenyin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, "That's good! That's good! I'll go in first."
Xu Zhiqian nodded.
But as soon as Gao Wenyin entered, she felt something was wrong. Zhang Fei, Xu Zun and Sima Guang were all silent, so she didn't dare to say much. She quickly put down the pastries and walked out.
As soon as she left, Sima Guang asked Zhang Fei in disbelief: "You said you came up with this law to deal with those students?"
This class was really terrible and completely beyond his expectations. After discussion by Fu Bi and others, it was almost becoming an idea. However, Sima Guang asked Zhang Fei to attend the class, so he had to find out what was going on.
It’s better not to ask. Once you ask, people will be confused.
Zhang Fei actually told him that this legal system was something he came up with specifically to target those students.
This is outrageous!
Zhang Fei nodded: "Yes!"
Sima Guang blinked, then suddenly stood up and shouted angrily, "Nonsense! Did you know that Mr. Fu said that your legal system is worthy of being established? You...you actually said that you did it to deal with those students?"
Xu Zhiqian, who was hiding outside the window, heard him yelling clearly and was shocked. Establishing a school of thought? What on earth did he say in class?
"Establish a sect?"
Zhang Fei was also stunned. "How can I have such ability? I am just very upset because they have been mocking me for being uneducated and unworthy of being a teacher these days, and even affecting my father-in-law and Zhiqian.
So I thought, I have to tell them something they don’t know. If they know, I will definitely not be able to explain it to them. So, I thought of this legal system.”
Sima Guang looked at Zhang Fei suspiciously, then looked at Xu Zun standing beside him.
Xu Zun stroked his beard and said uncertainly: "This doesn't seem to be premeditated."
Sima Guang knew this point best. It was he who wanted to promote Zhang Fei by teaching at the Imperial College, but it was not Zhang Fei's request.
But he still couldn't believe that you made such a big thing just to compete with those students. This was simply overkill.
Everyone knows that you, Zhang San, are petty and vindictive, but no one thought you could be so petty. This is simply the ultimate.
Unbelievable.
"Is it true?" Sima Guang asked again.
"real."
Zhang Fei nodded very affirmatively.
Is he a genius or a fool? Is it worth it? Sima Guang frowned and said hurriedly, "Don't say such nonsense."
Zhang Fei hurriedly said, "Don't worry, I won't say anything nonsense. If I tell anyone, my status will be ruined. I just want to show that I am knowledgeable."
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Only an uneducated person would think like this. Sima Guang immediately broke out in a cold sweat and asked nervously, "Then please tell me about the law of the system."
Zhang Fei immediately said: "My idea is actually very simple. I just hope to elevate legal studies to a higher level and give it a little bit of thought, but I haven't figured out how to say it specifically."
Sima Guang was dumbfounded immediately, "You haven't thought it through, how can you speak so clearly above?"
Zhang Fei said: "I just want to deal with this class. They won't understand it for the time being anyway, so I just need to fool them."
Sima Guang suddenly realized, "No wonder you ran so fast just now, even the emperor couldn't stop you."
Zhang Fei was immediately terrified and said, "It was a close call. Lord Fu, Scholar Wang, and Lord Wen all took action. I didn't expect this. It made me panic."
Sima Guang said anxiously: "But you can run away for a while, but you can't run away forever."
Zhang Fei said, "I was just planning to discuss this issue with Sima Xueshi. I don't think it's necessary to take this class. When I entered the classroom, I was not a teacher, but an enemy. It's not that I'm afraid of them, but why would I go and quarrel with them when I have nothing better to do?"
Sima Guang waved his hand and said, "This is no longer negotiable. You must attend the next class. If you don't explain this matter clearly, it may cause more trouble."
Zhang Fei said depressedly: "But I am only preparing for one class."
Sima Guang said: "Then you should think about it now. I will arrange the courses and try my best to delay it for you."
"Ouch!" Zhang Fei covered his face. "Master Sima, do you think we are too idle?"
Sima Guang was in a very conflicted mood. In fact, he agreed with Zhang Fei's idea of improving the status of jurisprudence, but this was a bit too much. He was also in tears, "How could I have known that you would come up with a law of legal system? I don't even fully understand this subject now."
Xu Zun nodded in agreement.
He just rushed back just to discuss something with Zhang Fei.
This view is really rare.
Among the Hundred Schools of Thought, only Yang Zhu was mentioned, but the problem is that Yang Zhu left no works.
"Maybe it's because I haven't figured it out myself." Zhang Fei scratched his head, "I'll think about it again and figure out how to make it work."
round?
Oh my god!
Sima Guang was so angry that he could not help but remind him, "Think carefully, think carefully, the students you will face in the next class will not be those students, but Wang Jiefu, Fu Gong and others."
"ah?"
"This is your own fault."
"What if Scholar Sima doesn't let me go..." Zhang Fei said resentfully.
Sima Guang opened his mouth, but thought, this guy is just like a donkey, he won't move unless you whip him. Then he said, "You also know that this punishment is not for scholars and officials. If something happens, I will definitely be fine."
Zhang Fei was surprised and asked, "Master Sima, you...you won't protect me?"
Sima Guang snorted, "Why would I protect you? If anything goes wrong, I will also be responsible. But at most I will be an official in a local government, but it will be different for you."
Zhang Fei was shocked. "Uh, does this person from the ninth rank count as a scholar-official?"
Sima Guang smiled and said, "What do you think?"
Zhang Fei nodded: "I also want to be a scholar-official." But he added in his heart, if I can't be one, I will use the law to bring you all down.
After Sima Guang's repeated instructions, he hurried to the Imperial College, because Zhang Fei's next class was scheduled for tomorrow, and who would dare to let the emperor wait?
But the emperor won't wait.
The emperor had arrived a long time ago, but he was at Xu's house. Sima Guang had just left, and before Xu Zhiqian had time to ask for clarification, Zhang Fei was called away by Zhao Xu.
He and Zhang Fei always talked alone, and Xu Zun and his daughter stayed at Zhang's house obediently.
When Zhao Xu saw Zhang Fei, he asked with a smile, "Did you plan this in advance?"
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "After all, I was not able to hide it from Your Majesty."
The reason why Zhao Xu knew this was because Zhang Fei had mentioned the cage of power to him. However, after listening to Fu Bi's explanation, he felt that the cage seemed a little too big and difficult to control, so he asked, "What are your plans?"
Zhang Fei replied: "We want to have a three-legged tripod."
"A three-legged tripod?" Zhao Xu asked in surprise.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Your Majesty must have discussed this matter with Wang Xueshi and Wen Gong, right?"
Zhao Xu nodded.
Zhang Fei asked again: "Is their statement somewhat conflicted, neither agreeing nor clearly opposing it?"
Zhao Xu asked curiously, "How did you know that?"
Although Wen Yanbo mentioned it, he was just expressing his concerns and his attitude was not firm. As for Fu Bi, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi, they were reserved.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, “Mr. Wang’s new policy is obviously more inclined towards Legalism, while Duke Wen and his people want to stick to Confucianism. My legal system is different from these two schools and cannot be absorbed by them. I will definitely become the third school.
If Confucianism completely denies the law of the legal system, and Confucianism reduces the legal system, what it gets is the rule of virtue. The meaning is self-evident, which is to defend the rights and interests of the literati. Mr. Wang will inevitably use this to attack them.
Because the law of the legal system is to protect the legitimate rights and interests of individuals, and Duke Wen and others advocated keeping wealth among the people. If they want to deny this right, isn’t it the so-called keeping wealth among the people, that is, keeping wealth among the literati and officials, rather than the people of the world.
If Wang Xueshi denies it, it would also go against the idea that the people should not be taxed more and the state should have more money. If you deny the people from defending their legitimate rights and interests, then everyone will wonder what you are trying to do. "
Zhao Xu nodded slightly and asked again: "Even so, what's the point?"
Zhang Fei said: "This idea is different from others. If there are only two factions fighting, and Your Majesty wants civil and military governance, you can only choose one faction, either black or white. However, the law of the legal system can check and balance them at the same time. Your Majesty can choose the best one without looking ahead and behind."
Using ideas to influence the struggle for power is also a skill of the emperor, and it can be said that Zhao Xu is an expert. After thinking for a while, he asked: "Can't they use the law to deal with me?"
Zhang Fei also thought about it and said, "It is unlikely that they will use this method against Your Majesty, but Your Majesty may need to restrain yourself."
Zhao Xu asked, "What do you mean?"
Zhang Fei explained: "Because Duke Wen and his followers cannot give up the Confucianism, and Wang Xueshi cannot give up the Legalism, as long as Your Majesty does not oppose the rule of law, there will most likely be a three-way confrontation. The problem is that since Your Majesty does not oppose it, but does not lead by example, they will definitely use this as an attack on Your Majesty."
Zhao Xu's eyes lit up, and then he fell silent.
Ideas are the core interests of both the progressive and conservative factions.
If there were no Confucianism, the conservatives would have no reason to oppose the new law, and they would not have been able to support the law of the legal system. If they did not support it, they certainly would not use the knowledge of the law of the legal system to restrict the emperor.
If they dare to do so, Confucianism will be abolished.
This was originally intended to restrict the emperor, but they certainly wouldn't use it.
Then the emperor could, in turn, use the laws of the legal system to check and balance the laws of Confucianism.
In fact, it is mainly Confucianism. Although Confucianism is beneficial to the monarch's rule, it is not very conducive to enriching the country and strengthening the army. If Zhao Xu wants to achieve both civil and military success, he must suppress Confucianism.
I want to fight a war, but you want to hide the wealth among the people. What's the point of fighting?
The laws of Legalism were actually the most beneficial to Zhao Xu, but the problem was that the laws of Confucianism were too powerful, and the laws of Legalism did not offer much of a solution, and the people would not accept them.
Wang Anshi himself knew this, so he said that the people would not be taxed more and the country would have more money. This was obviously an intentional attempt to keep a distance from the Legalists. If he were a Legalist, he would have simply increased taxes.
Comparing the economic policies of Wang Anshi and Sang Hongyang, the most important difference is that Wang Anshi's new policies took Confucianism into account, while Sang Hongyang just made money for Emperor Wu by using the Legalist techniques rather than virtue.
Zhao Xu was very tempted because he had a plan before. If he really couldn't deal with this group of literati, he would set up a power cage and exchange power with them at a maximum rate of 0.5 to 1. I would lose a little and they would lose more.
Because his goal is to enrich the country and strengthen the military.
Now it seems that in the short term, the emperor will not lose anything and can set an example himself. There is no problem with this. As for what happens in the future, we will talk about it later.
The key is that Confucianism is so powerful that the chance of losing is relatively small, so just maintain a balance.
In addition, if he could achieve hegemony, this problem might not be a problem.
Zhao Xu asked: "Can you achieve the three-legged tripod in this class?"
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "No. I have to think about it slowly and see how to do it."
Zhao Xu's expression froze, and he asked in shock: "Have you not figured it out yourself?"
Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "I have a clear idea about the three-legged tripod, but I haven't figured out how to structure the legal system."
Zhao Xu was stunned. "You haven't thought it through, just say it out loud."
Zhang Fei said awkwardly: "Actually, I was also forced to this point by Sima Xueshi, but don't worry, Your Majesty, it's not important."
Zhao Xu had a question mark on his face: "Not important?"
Zhang Fei said: "Aren't there the public security, procuratorate and courts here? Giving them this little bit of thought will be enough to give them a hard time, but at the same time it won't hurt Your Majesty."
The public security, procuratorial and judicial organs were not established for him. Zhao Xu's eyes flickered, and he asked again: "What will you do after class?"
Zhang Fei chuckled, "I asked Scholar Sima to move back."
Zhao Xu was so angry at this kid that he laughed, "Where has your rigor in handling lawsuits gone?"
Zhang Fei immediately said: "If it's a lawsuit, I definitely won't do this. After all, lecturing is just a side job."
Zhao Xu's expression changed, and he said very seriously: "I remind you again, you are an official now, teaching is your main job, and litigation is your side job."
“That’s right.”
(End of this chapter)
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