“In this case, you say the same crime and the same punishment are fair?
The purpose of enacting the law is not to punish you, but to protect the interests of those who abide by the law.
If you don't break the law, what can the law do to you? "
Zhu Youjian said.
In Zhu Youjian's view, if you want to ensure the long-term peace and stability of the country, you must ensure the purity of the team, but how to maintain it, by being conscious, or by protecting those who violate the law?"
Apparently neither.
Why do those officials dare to blatantly break the law? In addition to the relatively low punishment, what is more important is the existence of privileges.
If no one cares about one corruption, you can rest assured that it will definitely turn into tens, hundreds or thousands of corruption the next day.
"If your Majesty is like this, why didn't you tell me what will happen if you break the law? As the leader of the world, every move your Majesty makes is related to the face of our Ming Dynasty.
You are a wise king now, but that doesn’t mean you will be in the future. It does not mean that future emperors will not make the same mistakes again if there are no restrictions. "Official Representative No. 2 said.
"I understand what you mean. You are right. People will change. I am a good emperor now, but I may become bad in the future. I accept your opinion and set up a new department - the Law Department.
At that time, more than ten people who knew the law were sent from Hoi'an. If what the emperor said violated the laws of the Ming Dynasty, they would be responsible for admonishing and reprimanding!
If they advise three times and the emperor still refuses to listen, then he will be punished ten times according to the law. However, the emperor is the emperor after all, and many military and political affairs require the emperor's order, so long-term imprisonment is definitely not acceptable.
I will set up a prison cell in the palace. If the emperor violates the law, apart from going to court and making necessary inspections every year, he will stay in the prison cell and wait for the end of his sentence.
In order to truly show the power of punishment, every meal in the prisoner's compartment only consisted of 2 steamed buns and 1 bowl of boiled water. and a stir-fry dish, and the cost of this dish must not exceed 1 silver coin.
For accommodation. The bed is covered with straw mats and quilts.
While serving his sentence, the emperor had to tidy up his prison cell and had to wash his own clothes by hand every day. Do you think this punishment is enough? "Zhu Youjian asked.
"Your Majesty, you are worthy of being the king of sage. I believe that under your leadership, the Ming Dynasty will become stronger and stronger as it gets older. First update @ "
Official Representative No. 2 said, with an imperceptible smile on his lips.
Officials are not afraid of an emperor, but they are afraid of an unfettered emperor. I am afraid that the power in the hands of this unfettered emperor is enough to destroy any chain of interests.
After years of understanding, they knew that Zhu Youjian could not tolerate sand in his eyes.
That's why they used this to set a trap for Zhu Youjian and let him set his own rules.
In their view,
Setting a circle for Zhu Youjian is a guarantee for themselves. If Zhu Youjian does not jump in, or later breaks the law but does not accept the punishment, it will also be a blow to his prestige.
Otherwise, if Your Majesty continues to act like this, all officials in the future will have to tighten their tails.
"Since the rules have been set for me, I will also set the rules for the officials.
Where did the Ming Dynasty come from?
The great Ming Dynasty, whose light illuminates countless worlds and dark places. May all be bright!
We must first be bright. In addition to the emperor being a wise king, all officials should also be wise ministers.
From now on, I will worry about famous officials in the world and define a standard for this virtuous minister. I hope you can follow the rules in the future."
Zhu Youjian is not a person who does not fight back when beaten.
Although Zhu Youjian knew clearly,
Only by allowing the people to supervise power, letting power operate in the sun, and locking power in an institutional cage can we ensure that rights are not abused.
Zhu Youjian has also been thinking about setting up a cage of power for himself to prevent his wisdom from being ruined in the rest of his life.
But Zhu Youjian felt that now was not the time.
If the other party forces you with a plan, then you will directly set them up.
After all, the emperor is like this, what else do you want?
If you don't abide by the law, I will punish you severely when the time comes. .
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