Originally, Ying Zheng came to find an alliance, but he didn't expect that Ran Fang would actually talk to Fusu.
For a moment, Ying Zheng frowned slightly, obviously very dissatisfied with Ran Fang's words.
But seeing that Ran Fang was still talking, he did not interrupt him and endured the anger in his heart to listen to what he would say next.
Sitting there, Li Si naturally felt the changes in Ying Zheng, and he liked him even more. It seemed that Ran Fang was going to be disgusted by Ying Zheng today.
He couldn't help but feel happy in his heart. If Ran Fang followed this speed of seeking death, he would soon be rejected by His Majesty. Then wouldn't it be up to him to decide how to deal with it?
Ran Fang also felt the change in Ying Zheng. He pretended not to feel it and continued without pausing: "Confucianism takes 'benevolence' as its core. This is also the nature of Mr. Fusu, so it is understandable that he is devoted to Confucianism."
"I wonder if Your Majesty has ever understood Confucianism? Has he understood the true connotation of Confucianism?"
Although the following words did not dissipate the anger in Ying Zheng's heart, he was still somewhat satisfied when he heard Ran Fang praise Fusu.
After all, no father wants to hear praise about his child from others.
Moreover, one could feel from Ran Fang's tone that what he wanted to say was not only about Fusu, but also about Confucianism.
He shook his head honestly: "I don't want to take care of those things."
"Does Sir also want to say good things for Confucianism?"
Ran Fang knew that although Ying Zheng overheard what he said, he did not burn books to enslave Confucianism and let those Confucian disciples go, Ying Zheng had never accepted Confucianism in his heart.
It can even be said that among the hundreds of schools, what Ying Zheng hates the most is Confucianism.
A ruthless person will look down on the preaching and indecisiveness of Confucianism.
"Your Majesty has misunderstood what I meant."
"Your Majesty was able to sweep through the six kingdoms because of the strength of the Qin Dynasty and your Majesty's wise leadership. Naturally, you will not like the empty preaching of Confucianism."
"These are enough for me to be impressed by His Majesty."
"But has your Majesty ever thought about it, now that the world has returned to peace, if Legalism is still the dominant force, will there be fear and worry in the hearts of the people?"
"Confucianism takes 'benevolence' as its core. It not only advocates political harmony for the world, but also hopes that officials in the court can treat the people with virtue and courtesy, which means that your majesty should be tolerant of the people."
Seeing that Ying Zheng's expression was about to change again, Ran Fang continued: "Your Majesty may not be able to accept it, but this is what the people like to hear the most. Your Majesty can't deny it, right?"
The question he was about to say out loud, but because of Ran Fang's words, Ying Zheng had no choice but to nod instead.
Although what Ran Fang said did make sense, it was absolutely impossible for him to accept Confucianism.
"Do you think so too?"
How could Li Si let go of such a good opportunity? He followed Ying Zheng's words and asked Ran Fang: "If there were not strict Qin laws and His Majesty's strictness, how could there be such a prosperous Great Qin?"
"Sir, don't talk nonsense."
"What should you do if you make His Majesty unhappy and hurt your body?!"
These words are very serious. It seems that if Ying Zheng really has a physical problem, is it his fault?
Ran Fang ignored Li Si's deliberate provocation and explained seriously: "I didn't mean that, and the Prime Minister doesn't need to be so anxious."
"From my perspective, although Legalism is strict, its thinking is very simple, which is to act in accordance with the law. This is also the foundation of the country."
"Without the management and restraint of the Qin Law, I am afraid that the world will be in chaos again, especially in such troubled times. The Legalist Qin Law is the best way to deal with the Qin Dynasty."
Ying Zheng and Li Si both liked hearing this. After all, they were loyal defenders of Qin's laws, and their eyes looked at Ran Fang without being so angry.
Just when they thought Ran Fang would speak to them, they heard Ran Fang continue: "But I have to admit that the laws of Pre-Qin were too strict, even a little extreme."
"If we continue to implement such strict laws, I am afraid it will arouse the rebellious psychology of the people. Just because of a small thing, we will face the risk of losing our lives. How can we let the people live in peace and ease?"
"I'm afraid that everyone will have to live on tenterhooks, fearing that one day they will wake up with their heads and body parts missing."
"Although Qin's laws are better today and they still adhere to the idea of governing the country according to law, the fundamentals have not changed and cannot be truly accepted by the people."
"Your Majesty has always hoped that everyone in the world will turn their hearts to Da Qin, but fear cannot achieve this, but benevolent management can."
"What the people want is life. If they can live with peace of mind, they will be able to capture their hearts towards the Qin Dynasty."
Lisheng was speechless. He had never thought about this. In his opinion, Qin Law was the foundation of the Qin Dynasty. As for the thoughts and happiness of the people, he had never considered it. He would have just obeyed.
But Ying Zheng listened and was very pleased. After all, in his opinion, only Ran Fang always knew what he wanted.
Now Ran Fang's words gave him an idea.
"What you said is reasonable, but the Confucian method is really unacceptable to few people."
"If kindness can govern the people, then the Qin Dynasty cannot be so strong."
Ran Fang nodded, and it could be seen that Ying Zheng still recognized what he just said. However, as a person in power, he also had his own considerations, especially in terms of management, and he had to be firm that his rights would not be violated. threaten.
Because of this, he could only advise Ying Zheng on this matter. As for how Ying Zheng would choose, he could not influence or control it.
"Indeed, in order for the Qin Dynasty to develop better, we can govern the people with Confucian ideas, and then use Legalist laws to govern the country. This is the skin of Confucianism and the bones of Legalism."
Ying Zheng looked at Ran Fang with some surprise. He thought that Ran Fang was a staunch supporter of Confucianism. Now it seems that Ran Fang is a staunch egoist like him.
As long as it's something that's good for you, what does it matter if you change his skin?
"Confucian skin, Legalist bones?"
"It's interesting, go on."
Ran Fang nodded and continued: "To explain with a simple matter, if someone is killed in the city and the murderer has been investigated, how should we deal with it according to Qin law?"
As he spoke, he looked at Li Si, who also gave a direct answer: "The murderer should abandon the market. No matter what his purpose is, as long as he violates the law of murder, this must be carried out!"
Hearing this, Ran Fang shook his head slightly, as if he was not satisfied with his answer.
"If there is no reason, it must be dealt with like this. This is indeed the legalist approach. But what if this person committed manslaughter, or he killed a traitor and evil person, or he was just acting in self-defense?"
"According to Qin's laws, they are all handled in the same way. Is this reasonable?"
