When Zhao Feixuan asked his wife about how to be a king, Zhao Mingyuan seemed to hear a bit of a little girl's temper.
It seems that what she is saying is, don't just talk without practicing. You will only find faults in others, but what you do may not be as good as others.
Zhao Mingyuan knew that even if he spoke out his thoughts, even if Shi Feixuan felt that it made sense, it would still not change the outcome. Cihang Jingzhai would never support him.
But Zhao Mingyuan was still ready to speak out, letting out the depression that had accumulated in his heart since he came to this world.
So, Zhao Mingyuan said: "If King Qin sits on the throne, I believe he will be a good emperor."
Shi Feixuan was a little surprised, she didn't expect Zhao Mingyuan to say this. She thought Zhao Mingyuan would only blindly belittle Li Shimin.
But I heard Zhao Mingyuan continue to say: "But what if he is a wise king?
As I just said, where is his son? Where is his grandson?
How could he be a foolish king like Yang Guang?
There is nothing wrong with what Li Shimin said about the way to govern, but it requires that kings must all be wise kings like him.
But throughout history, which dynasty and generation can guarantee that the emperor will always be wise?
it's out of the question.
In fact, a wise king like Li Shimin can only be encountered but not sought.
Therefore, his way of being a king is just his way of being a king.
Only when he is alive can he have some effect.
Decades later, once Li Shimin died, this method would naturally cease to exist. "
Shi Feixuan couldn't help but frown. She knew that what Zhao Mingyuan said was not wrong, but she still retorted: "But hasn't it been like this in all dynasties?
There is no eternal dynasty in the world.
Why should General Zhao expect a system to last through generations?
At the beginning, Bao Qin also wanted to be king for eternity, but he only died in his second life.
I just try my best, but I don't have to be too demanding.
Does General Zhao have a solution to this problem? "
Zhao Mingyuan said: "Of course, if I don't have a solution, wouldn't I be deliberately making things difficult for King Qin?"
Hearing this, Shi Fei Xuan couldn't help but blush, as if the sunset was shining on her face, making her look charming.
Didn't she just think that Zhao Mingyuan was sincerely making things difficult for Li Shimin?
It's a pity that no one saw this touching scene because she turned her back.
Zhao Mingyuan continued: "The reason why there are independent men like Yang Guang who bring trouble to the world is because the emperor's power is too great.
The emperor's golden words were true to his word, and no one could disobey him.
With such absolute power, how many people quickly became corrupted after sitting on the throne.
If the king's power can be made less powerful, then no matter how stupid he is, he will no longer be able to bring harm to the people of the world.
It’s impossible for the entire court to be filled with mediocre people!
In this way, relying on the system to pool wisdom and select talents, the world will be safe.
No matter who the person sitting on the throne is or what kind of person he is, the people can enjoy peace.
Isn't this better than the so-called wise king?
After all, the Mingjun is only one person and can only decide the temporary situation, but a good system can always exist and have far-reaching influence.
I dare not say that this system can solve the problem once and for all, but at least it is more reliable than relying on just one person and betting on whether he is stupid or wise. "
Of course what Zhao Mingyuan was talking about was not the constitutional monarchy, but the cabinet system implemented in the middle and late Ming Dynasty.
In fact, there is only a thin line between the Ming Dynasty's cabinet system and the constitutional monarchy, and the gap is not very big.
However, at least the cabinet system is easier for Shi Feixuan to understand, and it will not have such a huge impact all at once and be regarded as a heresy.
Of course, there are also some drawbacks to this cabinet system, which can be seen from the chaos in the late Ming Dynasty.
However, where can there be a perfect system in this world?
At least this can be considered a time-tested political system, nearly a thousand years more advanced than the system in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Shi Feixuan seemed to be shocked by Zhao Mingyuan's appearance and thought for a long time before saying: "According to General Zhao, it is true that there will never be a fool like Yang Guang again.
In other words, even if a faint king appears, it will not have much impact on the world.
Even in that case, it doesn't matter who the emperor is, what matters is the ministers in the court.
But wouldn’t this lead to the emergence of powerful ministers?
In that case, the powerful minister just doesn't have the title of emperor, so what's the difference between him and the actual emperor?
Isn't it also possible to cause bad effects? "
As expected of Shi Feixuan, she truly lived up to her reputation. She discovered the flaws of the cabinet system right away.
Zhao Mingyuan replied: "You can set a term of office for important ministers.
For example, the term of office of the prime minister is set to be one term of five years, and each person can serve for up to two terms, which is custom-made.
Unless he can really dominate the government and have everyone support him. Otherwise, if he remains in office, he will be blocking the way of others. How could anyone else agree?
And if he can really make everyone support him, then why should he be the prime minister? Why not be the emperor?
In fact, it is definitely not easy to achieve this within a short ten-year term.
From now on, the court will be a group of smart people vying for power, and in the end the smartest person will win. If he can really do this, he must be able to manage the country better with his talents.
After all, this kind of power is different from the position of emperor and cannot be passed down.
Today's prime minister is smart, but there is no guarantee that his son will be equally smart and will inevitably be replaced by others.
In this way, even if the powerful ministers in the dynasty change constantly, the dynasty will never change so easily. "
Shi Feixuan suddenly asked: "If General Zhao conquers the world, is he really willing to implement such a system instead of holding the power and becoming an emperor who can promise a thousand pieces of gold?"
Zhao Mingyuan replied: "Of course, does Brother Qin think I'm joking?
If you don’t believe it, Brother Qin, you can come and help me and witness this unprecedented change together.
With the talents of the Qin brothers, they might be able to become prime ministers and rule the world in the future.
By then, you will know whether what I told is the truth? "
Shi Feixuan said: "If this is the case, then it is very likely that you, the emperor, will be sidelined by the noble clans and the others.
After all, most of the people who study today come from wealthy families, and very few come from poor families.
This seems to be contrary to the path that General Zhao has always preached! "
Zhao Mingyuan said: "Yes. Therefore, we need to increase education and cultivate more scholars so that ordinary people can have the opportunity to enter the court."
Shi Feixuan suddenly said: "That's it! Therefore, General Zhao ordered his two disciples to teach all the young people in Wagang Village to practice martial arts. This is to cultivate talents and prepare for the future."
Zhao Mingyuan couldn't help being shocked. He didn't expect that Shi Feixuan would reveal his secret like this.
Since Shi Feixuan knew about this, Cihang Jingzhai must have already known about it.
Although Zhao Mingyuan didn't do this very secretly, everything was done openly.
But most people don't know why Zhao Mingyuan does this.
Unexpectedly, Shi Feixuan would say it out so easily now. It seems that she has indeed understood that Zhao Mingyuan trained those young people to prepare for dealing with the noble clan.
Before Zhao Mingyuan could say anything else, he heard Shi Feixuan suddenly say: "I'm sorry! Although General Zhao's great wish is admirable, I cannot agree with it.
It's not that General Zhao's idea is bad, but that what General Zhao wants to do is too urgent.
And such a major event is obviously not something that can be done in one generation.
Governing a big country is like cooking small dishes, which requires stability rather than urgency.
Yang Guang's imperial examination system and the excavation of the Grand Canal were things that would benefit generations to come.
It's a pity that he did it too hastily, and offended the noble families, the common people, and everyone in the world. Therefore, the Great Sui Dynasty died for two generations.
Didn’t the original Great Qin die because of this?
The Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system and enjoyed the country for more than 400 years.
What General Zhao wants to do now is more radical than Yang Guang, and will arouse the opposition of the entire world.
General Zhao wants to succeed but doesn't know how many people will die?
But now, the dawn of world unification has emerged.
For the sake of the people of the world, General Zhao is asked to give up this bold attempt. "
Okay! For the sake of all people in the world.
Although he knew that he would not be able to get support from Cihang Jingzhai, he never expected that he would be given such a reason in the end.
Regarding Shi Feixuan's words, Zhao Mingyuan immediately expressed his rejection: "I am doing this just for the common people in the world, so that their descendants will not have to live at the bottom from generation to generation and be trampled by the noble families.
I want to open up a way out for them, a road to the sky!
This is Zhao's way, it is better to die than to be broken!
You don't have to waste your time. "
"well!"
Shi Feixuan suddenly sighed.
However, Zhao Mingyuan suddenly discovered that her sigh was no longer the vague and unidentified voice just now, but a sweet and moving female voice.
Obviously, this is Shi Feixuan's real voice.
Zhao Mingyuan couldn't help but look at her when he heard the sound, but saw Shi Feixuan slowly turning around, revealing her stunning face.
Under the slender and naturally curved eyebrows, the bright and deep eyes are even more hopeful, matched with the two dimples embedded in the jade cheeks that look like a long smile, the shoulders are as sharp as a knife, and the waist is twisted, slender and harmonious, teaching It is impossible for people not to snatch it away from God.
Her skin color was as crystal clear as jade, which made her even more light-weight, beautiful and otherworldly.
Although she appeared in the mortal world, it seemed that she should never be in this earthly place that was not worthy of her status.
Her beautiful eyes are as clear as the sun rising in the morning glow, and they can always maintain a mysterious and unpredictable calm.
Now Shi Feixuan's beautiful eyes were staring at Zhao Mingyuan, and she opened her mouth slightly and said softly: "Master Zhao must have guessed Feixuan's identity, right?
If Feixuan is willing to stay with her forever, I wonder if Mr. Zhao is willing to give up this great wish and return to the mountains and forests with Feixuan? "
(End of chapter)
