Ma Zhong bumped into Liu Fenglan in the street and did not dare to go to Wolong Temple anymore, so he went to Yuemen Inn.
Yuemen Inn is derived from the meaning of "carp leaping over the dragon's gate". Now that the Dajing Dynasty has just been established, it is necessary to vigorously promote a group of officials to be used by Dajing. The Enke Examination has attracted a lot of attention from the DPRK and China.
Zhang Xiu also made full preparations for this matter.
It not only improved the food, clothing, housing and transportation of the candidates, but also provided them with a comfortable examination environment. Construction started in May and was completed in July.
But now Zhang Xiu is worried about the big family's food storage. These problems discovered after the on-site inspection are real people's livelihood issues and must be dealt with seriously.
Finally, Zhang Xiu proposed revising Dajing's laws and regulations.
The legal system of the Han Dynasty was developed on the basis of the Qin legal system. During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he adopted the idea of "deposing hundreds of schools of thought and respecting Confucianism alone" and used both etiquette and law. The moral leader Xing Fu served as the guiding ideology of the legal system.
But this has a big drawback, that is, the gentry and officials have the right to interpret the law, which is extremely unfair to the people. It can be said that the laws of the Han and Qin dynasties were all formulated for the gentry, officials, and gentry, so The laws of the Han Dynasty were completely undesirable to Dajing.
Moreover, as time went by, the content of Han Code increased significantly, the system was complex, and the criminal law was quite harsh, which further forced and squeezed the people, and finally led to the result that the officials forced the people to rebel, and the people had no choice but to rebel.
This result was naturally not what Zhang Xiu wanted to see.
Minister Shang Cheng was called to discuss the matter.
Because this matter was to be implemented by the Inspectorate and Beizhen Fusi, Xu Shu and Chen Dalai were called to discuss it together.
Jia Xu said: "In the early Han Dynasty, Xiao He wrote sixty chapters of Han Code, which specifically listed the rules and regulations. Although there are some shortcomings, the essence can be used and the remaining deficiencies can be supplemented."
Zhang Xiu listened to them expressionlessly.
Li Ru said: "Your Majesty, our Dajing Dynasty is different from the previous Han Dynasty. There are no gentry, only common people, so the laws established are naturally beneficial to the people. The laws of the Han Dynasty mostly focus on the gentry and despise the common people, which is not advisable. "
Liu Ye nodded: "What Prime Minister Jia and Prime Minister Li said is absolutely true. Let's first take the merits of the laws of the Former Han Dynasty, figure out the clues from them, and then formulate laws and regulations that benefit the people and the country based on the actual situation of Dajing."
Zhang Xiu didn't make any sign. He turned around and saw that Xu Shu hadn't spoken for a long time, so he asked: "Yuan Zhi, as the president of the Supervisory Council, you supervise all officials and the whole country. In the future, most of the laws and orders of Dajing will be between you and me." Chen Da implemented it, tell me what you think."
"Here!"
Xu Shu hurriedly stood up and bowed to answer, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, I have different opinions from the ministers."
"It's a good thing to have different opinions," Zhang Xiu smiled, "The purpose of calling you here today is to discuss the regulations of the Dajing Law. Naturally, I want to hear some different opinions. It's okay if you say so."
Xu Shu: "Your Majesty, since our Dajing law is for the good of the people, we might as well listen to the opinions of the people first. Although the people are illiterate, they know their own interests. They can really raise key issues, and then the imperial court will send commissioners to collect and summarize them. , our Procuratorate, together with the Beizhen Fusi, sorted it out and integrated it into our Dajing Law Order, which can also be called the Dajing Civil Law."
In fact, when Xu Shu took up the post of Supervisory Council, he began to consider the issue of Dajing's laws. He also carefully read the Han and Qin laws. After careful consideration, he came up with the solution.
"Dajing Civil Law!"
Hearing these four words, Zhang Xiu's eyes lit up. He felt that the method proposed by Xu Shu was very good. Although it was time-consuming and labor-intensive, the result would definitely satisfy the people across the country.
"Three prime ministers!" Zhang Xiu looked at them, "What do you think of this suggestion put forward by Dean Xu?"
Jia Xu was the first to speak: "Yuanzhi's suggestion is wonderful! Although it takes a little time and effort, it can gather the thoughts of all families and serve the interests of all people. In this way, and in this way, the people can understand the law and not know how to do it. Being arbitrarily suppressed by the government is a good way to benefit Dajing forever."
The other two also nodded.
"Chen Da!" Zhang Xiu looked at Chen Da, "Tell me what you think."
Chen Da scratched his head and laughed: "Your Majesty, you also know that I am a rough man. Although I know a few words, I dare not speak in front of these adults. I agree with your views."
"hehe!"
Zhang Xiu smiled happily, "Others don't know, but I don't know you yet? Don't underestimate Chen Da. He has been with me for several years. Among the five brothers, Chen Da is the most attentive. Don't underestimate him." I'm confused by his handsome appearance! Otherwise, I can let him be the official of Beizhen Fusi?"
Chen Da chuckled.
It made everyone laugh loudly.
After agreeing on the plan to formulate the Dajing Civil Code, Zhang Xiu asked Li Ru with concern: "Prime Minister Li, how are you managing the affairs of the Ministry of Rites, and how are you preparing for the imperial examination?"
Li Ru hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Qin Shangshu has already made preparations. The venue for the scientific examination has been built, and the candidates coming to Beijing have all been arranged. They are just waiting for the examination when the time comes."
"I heard that Cao Wei, Liu Chu, and Sun Wu all started to imitate me, Dajing, and started to promote scientific examinations?" Zhang Xiu looked sideways at Chen Da and asked.
Chen Da said: "Back to the emperor, they have decided to start the scientific examination this year."
"I learned quite quickly." Zhang Xiu nodded.
Li Ru: "If the emperor is dissatisfied, you can put some pressure on them to prevent them from successfully implementing the scientific examination strategy."
"That's not necessary," Zhang Xiu shook his head. "It can only be interrupted for a while. If they want to take the scientific examination, let them take it. We will continue to implement our policies, but what I want to emphasize is that for large grain holders and those engaged in national business, Big houses must be subject to strict legal sanctions, and anyone who dares to violate the laws of the country, regardless of the royal family or nobles, must be executed!"
"Here!"
Everyone immediately agreed.
Zhang Xiu emphasized: "The laws against the royal family must not be lenient. The saying that criminals in the world are as guilty as the common people must not be empty words in our Dajing Dynasty and must be implemented."
"There must also be clear provisions in the laws and regulations regarding the future titles of kings and official salaries. The prince of our Dajing Dynasty will only be granted the title of king, not land, and no fiefdom. All consumption expenses shall be provided by the state, and must be rationed. Officials The salary is twice that of the Han Dynasty, which is enough to cover the expenses of the officials, and resolutely resist corruption in the government."
"I'm waiting for the order!"
Seeing that Zhang Xiu was speaking harshly, everyone knelt down one after another.
"You guys go down and get ready." Zhang Xiu stood up, "All the talented students in the world live in Yuemen Inn. I want to see how many talented students there are in Dajing."
With that said, he left the study pavilion and headed to Kunning Palace.
The Tao Te Ching says: In the past, the sky was clear, the earth was peaceful, the gods were spiritual, the grains were full, all things were alive, and the princes and kings thought the world was right. The emperor is the sky, and the sky is Qian. The palace is called Qianqing Palace. The queen is earth, and earth is Kun. The palace is called Kunning Palace.
