The Imperial University School of Law has never had a young and prominent dignitary like Prince Montenegro take the stage.
If ten years ago, I heard that a warlord from the Northern Territory was going to ascend the sacred platform here, then regardless of whether he was the distinguished guest of His Majesty the King, he would have been greeted only by rotten eggs and tomatoes.
However, His Royal Highness Prince Montenegro was once a legend in the judicial world. Although his dazzling star was only glimpsed in the East China Sea, his achievements in the legal world have far surpassed many royal-level barristers.
Moreover, the legal changes he promoted in Montenegro are also talked about by many of his law student fans.
Especially now that the liberal atmosphere in the imperial capital has been seriously attacked, many law students are a little confused and feel pessimistic and even desperate about the future.
At such a time point, such a legendary figure full of mystery and a combination of contradictions appeared on the podium of the law school, which made people sigh and look forward to it.
The theme of Lu Ming's speech was called "The Ultimate Model of Civilized Social Rules—The Great Law."
The two-story auditorium of the Law School was packed with people. Not only law students, but also a large number of students from other colleges of the Imperial University applied to listen to Prince Montenegro's speech. However, the number of places in other colleges was limited. Those who get the tickets are the best students among the best.
In fact, many students want to hear about Prince Montenegro's experience in the Northern Territory and his legendary rise.
But what Lu Ming is talking about is the past and present of modern law, the shaping of civil society by law, the role of law in developing a managerial government into a service-oriented government, and the foundation of democracy and individual freedom. Equality means that the majority must also respect the rights and interests of the minority. Just because the majority agrees, they cannot arbitrarily deprive and trample the rights of the minority. That is not democracy, but tyranny.
Therefore, we have our constitution, our various legal norms, and the parliamentary representatives who represent the majority of citizens. When formulating regulations, they have an insurmountable bottom line of rules. But in the end, this kind of law is to safeguard the rights and interests of everyone. , because it is often difficult to define the majority and the minority. Under a certain rule, you may be on the majority side, but under another rule, you may be isolated.
Therefore, equal freedom to protect the rights and interests of any individual is the essence of the modern legal spirit. Only laws that achieve this can truly protect the rights and interests of all members of society.
As a legal practitioner, you are always ready to fight for your agent. After all, you are fighting to protect the public interest.
But in fact, many times, you may be fighting for a few taels of silver, but never underestimate the impact of every word you say in court on social values, and abide by the bottom line of a legal person.
"I also know that many of our young friends sitting here are confused about the future. What I am talking about now may be incompatible with your mood. So, my young friends, your eyes can Look to the north. In Montenegro and the Northern Territory, you will have a broad future. The biggest changes in the past millennium are taking place there. I very much hope that our young friends can join hands with me to reshape a billion-dollar society. and strive for a civil society for the population!”
"I believe that when you arrive in that new land, you will no longer be confused, you will be full of passion again, you will find your ideals, you will realize the value of life, and you will be proud of being a legal person!"
"thank you all!"
Lu Ming touched his chest and bowed slightly.
"Wow--" Warm applause rang out.
"Now, after a ten-minute break, we will enter the live communication session." The host is Professor James, the deputy dean of the Law School.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Let's continue. I see many students are raising their hands." He pointed at a boy in the front row, "This student, what's your problem?"
The male classmate stood up, tall, and said loudly: "I am Smith Hunter, a student in the 55th grade. His Royal Highness, my father, was once a student of lawyer Richard. I don't know if your Royal Highness, you still remember Richard." Lawyer De, two years ago, he was involved in a lawsuit with you in the Northern Territory and was assassinated. Does His Royal Highness have any explanation for this?"
When Smith Hunter mentioned Attorney Richard, there was an uproar in the auditorium.
Vice Dean James frowned slightly and took two steps to say something. Lu Ming waved his hand.
"This classmate, actually, I applied for the disclosure of the files of lawyer Richard and I in court in the Northern Territory, and they were disclosed in detail in legal journals. Moreover, the library of this college also has a copy of the complete file. Friends who are really concerned about this lawsuit, I think you have all carefully studied the file, and it is not difficult to find that the probability of lawyer Richard winning that lawsuit is extremely slim."
"If you don't have this basic judgment, I think it shouldn't appear in the classroom of our law school!"
Lu Ming looked at this young man with a hostile face, "So, regardless of whether I am such a despicable person, just from a logical point of view, why should I assassinate my opponent, Barrister Richard, when I can obviously win the case? What? Just to discredit myself?"
The young man was resentful and speechless.
Lu Ming nodded.
Next to me, Vice Dean James breathed a sigh of relief, "Next question."
Lu Ming chose a girl in the second row.
The girl stood up and looked very polite and quiet wearing glasses, "Your Highness, I am Rebecca Rossi, a freshman in class 57. I heard that His Highness has several wives. For example, His Highness is accompanying you on this trip. She is the second princess, right? My question is, Your Highness the Prince does not support monogamy? Will you promote polygamy in your country? Or will you promote polygamy and multiple concubines? As a former lawyer, you What do you think of monogamy?”
Vice Dean James’ head is getting big.
Lu Ming smiled slightly: "Actually, I am very happy that your questions are so sharp. I am even more determined to recruit you to the Northern Territory." After a pause, he said: "Of course I support monogamy. The Principality of Montenegro has also established a law on monogamy. However, the issue of wives and concubines that existed before the promulgation of this law will depend on the wishes of the parties involved and will not forcibly separate them! As for me, I will not talk about my special experience. Let me just say that the laws of the Principality of Black Mountain give me such a privilege and will not interfere with my private life. This may be the most criticized thing about me, a great dictator and warlord."
He paused and smiled: "I now welcome you to develop in the Principality and challenge this privilege of mine. I also hope that you can eventually abolish this privilege of mine through the Supreme Court of the Principality. If that day comes, I will be very angry. , but I will also thank you!”
Rebecca Rossi listened attentively. After Lu Ming finished speaking, she said, "Your Highness, thank you for your candor! And thank you for not using religion to prevaricate me!" After sitting down, she took the lead in applauding.
There is a religion in the kingdom, polygamy, and the kingdom allows its existence and respects its freedom of belief.
Of course, it is not uncommon for some ignorant and backward autonomous regions to allow concubines and concubines to exist.
Vice President James wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and said to himself, "Next time, don't come again!"
Fortunately, the next problem finally became normal.
