Chu Zhenglin naturally obeyed the order to set off and immediately stated that he would begin to arrange various matters as soon as he returned to the Royal Government Affairs Office.
However, Liu Ruyan frowned. In her mind, Chu Fan had always been a shrewd and calculating man. It was impossible for him to ask her and others to go to the imperial study to discuss such a matter.
In addition, Chu Fan had basically been in charge of formulating Wei's policies all along, and had never asked them to come to the Imperial Study for discussions. It was obvious that His Majesty had encountered some difficulties and asked these women from the harem to come to the Imperial Study to give him advice.
However, even Chu Zhenglin could answer the question raised by Chu Fan just now. They didn't believe that His Majesty would be stumped by such a question. There must be other reasons.
Liu Ruyan asked, "Your Majesty, do you have any other questions? Or do you have any concerns about how to deal with these sects?"
Chu Fan sighed and said, "Ruyan, do you think I am a qualified emperor?"
Liu Ruyan replied without hesitation, "Your Majesty is certainly a qualified emperor. Haven't you noticed that the lives of the people of Wei have improved significantly since you became emperor? The treasury is also more abundant than before. Why would Your Majesty suddenly ask this question?"
Chu Fan said embarrassedly: "Am I really that good?"
Chu Fan felt a little embarrassed by Liu Ruyan's praise. In Chu Fan's memory, he didn't seem to have done much for the State of Wei. How could he be a qualified emperor in Liu Ruyan's eyes?
Chu Fan thought that Liu Ruyan was probably just trying to fool him, so he asked Mu Xi and the other women about it, and they all got clear answers. Chu Fan was very qualified to be the emperor of Wei.
Chu Fan continued to ask, "Am I really that good? I feel like I haven't done anything for the State of Wei."
Liu Ruyan said, "Your Majesty, although you are extremely lustful and do not personally handle government affairs, not even attending the morning court, and you are also very ruthless in governing the State of Wei. However, you appoint wise ministers, let them display their talents, and never interfere with the normal operation of government affairs.
You have been ruthless towards the court ministers and aristocratic families who have done things that have harmed the State of Wei, even though sometimes some innocent people have been implicated. However, this has made the aristocratic families and court ministers in the State of Wei more restrained in their actions and no longer dare to do whatever they want as unscrupulously as before.
Moreover, Your Majesty also attaches great importance to people's livelihood and pays attention to the lives of the people. He has formulated many policies that are beneficial to the people. This has made the lives of the people of Wei better and better, and the national treasury more and more abundant.
Your Majesty, you are a good emperor, but you are not a good person. As an emperor, you have made many contributions to the people and the court of Wei, but as a person, you are lustful and lazy. Yet, you have been able to keep the court of Wei running smoothly, which is undoubtedly a testament to your Majesty's ability.
You should know that if other emperors were as lustful, lazy, and didn't attend morning court like you, the country would have been in chaos long ago. However, Your Majesty has been able to make Wei better and better under your rule, which is enough to prove that Your Majesty is a good emperor."
Chu Fan was at a loss for words after hearing Liu Ruyan's comments. How could I not be a good person? I hadn't done anything harmful. I was just a little lustful, a little lazy, and didn't like attending the morning court. How could I not be a good person? Should people who acted badly be criticized?
Chu Fan didn't dwell on how hurtful Liu Ruyan's words were. Instead, he said, "Ruyan, you just said that I'm a decisive person. However, this time I'm really troubled by something. I hope to hear your opinions."
Liu Ruyan said, "Your Majesty, what is it that has you so troubled? Tell us so we can help you."
Chu Fan began to speak with a troubled tone, "It's about those sects. Some of the warriors in these sects rely on their strength to oppress the common people and act tyrannically. Many disciples have committed illegal acts.
But there are also many disciples of the sect who fought bravely for the State of Wei on the battlefield, defending the country. Moreover, both situations may occur within the same disciple of the sect. I have always been ruthless towards those who break the law and commit crimes, but now I don't know how to deal with these people.
Tang Ji said, "Your Majesty, I believe that since these disciples have already gone to the battlefield to fight for their country, there is no need for the court to dwell on their mistakes. Past mistakes should also be forgiven."
Chu Fan was not angry about Tang Ji's opinion. After all, there were many countries in the Shengwu Continent that had the same idea as Tang Ji, and they all did the same thing.
Liu Ruyan replied somewhat displeasedly, "I think this is inappropriate. If the past mistakes of these sect disciples can be forgiven, then they will think that their mistakes are no big deal and that they can atone for them in the future on the battlefield."
This will make them more confident and commit more illegal acts. After all, they know that no matter how big their mistakes are, they can offset them as long as they make contributions on the battlefield.
As a result, the laws of Wei State had no binding force on them at all, and they would not take the laws of Wei State seriously. This was extremely detrimental to the governance of Wei State.
Liu Ruyan is worthy of being the princess who once followed Empress Canglan to handle government affairs. She looks at things much more comprehensively than Tang Ji.
Chu Fan also agreed with Liu Ruyan's point of view. Chu Fan said, "Ruyan is right. I think so too. If you make a mistake, you should be punished accordingly. If you can be completely exempted from responsibility just by making merit, then the country's laws will be meaningless. Moreover, this is also unfair to the people who have been oppressed by them. When these disciples have made merit and received rewards, how will the people who were bullied by them think about this matter?"
Seeing those who once hurt them become heroes while they themselves can only silently endure the pain of the past is unfair to them. So I am struggling with this matter.
Chu Zhenglin, however, had a different perspective. He turned to Chu Fan and asked, "Your Majesty, I have a question for Miss Liu. Is that okay?"
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