Chapter 168: Meeting the Prince
He Xi was speechless and thought for a long time.
Sighing, nothing to say.
It's not that what He Xi did was reasonable or not, but that the ideas, logic, and ideological systems of both parties were not on the same level at all, and they couldn't talk or communicate at all.
The imperial court should not talk about profit. This is the Confucian view. The imperial court should maintain order in the world and educate the people, so how can it talk about interests? This is completely unexplainable. But what is the essence of socialism? It is the government that actively participates in large-scale social production and maintains the balance of large-scale social production. Whether it is macro-control or other aspects. It’s all about profit. Otherwise, there would be no GDP-only theory.
Even if we don’t talk about it now, these are too lofty things.
Even the administrative system needs to check costs. How can we not talk about it? Regardless of the benefits themselves, there is a huge waste.
He Xi said: "My lord is right, but your Majesty has left this matter to me. I don't need to worry about it anymore. Of course, if you really have any ideas, you can report it to the court."
Liu Sanwu took a deep look at He Xi's general chapter. Then he put it down and said, "Okay. Then I won't disturb Mr. He."
Then Liu Sanwu stood up to leave.
After all, everyone now understands what the other party means and has conducted full and friendly communication, although it is completely ineffective.
In this case, there is no point in continuing to communicate.
It's time to use other means.
He Xi said: "Hang on, there is something I want to discuss with the boss."
Liu Sanwu said: "Oh? I don't know what happened."
He Xi said: "It's nothing else but the compilation of history." So, He Xi revealed that he was going to arrange for Su Boheng to preside over the compilation of history.
Liu Sanwu frowned immediately.
He took a deep look at He Xi. I dare not say that I fully understand He Xi's sinister intentions. But at least I understand half of it. He said calmly: "I can't make the final decision on this matter. You can just report it to the court if you wish. The court has its own opinions."
He Xi responded to this. Not surprising.
What cannot be decided.
This sentence is either correct or incorrect.
It's right to say you can't make the decision. Compiling history is a major matter, so it is natural to take the lead. This is correct.
But as Liu Sanwu is the head of the Hanlin Academy, if he submits a memorial, he will almost 100% approve it. Even if there is resistance there is not much. But it's not impossible for He Xi to play. But there are some procedural flaws. But it doesn't matter, power itself can transcend procedures.
It just wasn't quite right after all.
The two sides are already on opposite sides, so expecting Liu Sanwu to help is naturally impossible.
Of course, He Xi did this just to say hello. After all, it is not in line with the official rules to intervene in the affairs of the Hanlin Academy beyond the head of the Hanlin Academy. However, if Liu Sanwu does not agree, it will be another matter.
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Liu Sanwu returned to his room. He immediately started writing and memorized what he had written on He Xi's manuscript.
It's not much, but it's only a few pages. Although I didn’t read everything, it was enough. Because He Xi’s General Chapter Promotion Program has included everything He Xi wants to express. As for other details. You can put it down.
There are many things in this chapter that are unforgivable and cannot be compromised.
Liu Sanwu looked at these pages and was silent for a long time. Suddenly he stood up and decided to go see the prince.
In his opinion, only the prince can change His Majesty's mind and prevent the world from falling into turmoil.
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If possible, the prince does not want to see Liu Sanwu.
Especially at this time.
It's just that many things are not a question of whether he thinks about it or not. The prince respects Liu Sanwu's knowledge and character. Liu Sanwu has even given lectures to the prince. The prince also values this teacher-student status and has always respected Liu Sanwu.
Originally, the prince had rejected Liu Sanwu, but he did not want Liu Sanwu to sit down at the gate of the East Palace and not leave.
Naturally, there were people coming in and out at the gate of the East Palace. If Liu Sanwu is like this, it will spread throughout the capital in just a moment.
The prince still needs reputation. Those who value reputation. I also know that I can't hide, I can only see him.
Soon, Liu Sanwu stood in front of the prince.
How to salute is not mentioned.
The prince said: "I have been feeling cold recently. I am not feeling well. I am afraid that the illness will affect my husband, so I have not seen him. I just don't know what the old gentleman has to do to see me."
Liu Sanwu said: "Your Majesty, I am very considerate of your kindness. I am extremely grateful. However, my body is still strong and I will not die for a while. Moreover, I am already old, so death is not a big deal. There is only one thing that concerns the world. Fundamentally, the Taoist tradition has been inherited, and I have no choice but to disturb His Highness. Please forgive me."
After finishing speaking, Liu Sanwu presented the few pieces of paper in his hands with both hands.
Immediately a young eunuch handed it to the prince.
The prince took it and looked at it, frowning slightly. After reading it, he said: "No more."
Liu Sanwu said: "This is the law of the Ming Dynasty drafted by He Xi. There are many treasonous and unethical words in it. There are even many contradictions with the previous laws of the Ming Dynasty, which hurt the foundation of the world. The old minister had to come forward to express his views on the common people and the world. In water and fire.”
Although it was the first time for the prince to see the articles drafted by He Xi, he was not surprised. After all, He Xi's legal provisions were not fabricated out of thin air. Rather, it is based on the laws of the Ming Dynasty, blended with the reality of the Ming Dynasty, and some advanced ideas of later generations.
The prince has seen everything on both sides.
Therefore, the prince did not feel anything strange. It's just that the prince partly agreed with He Xi's discretion in it, and partly disagreed with it. But in general, there is no objection.
In other words, the prince did not dare to object from the beginning. As for whether he understands the things here or not, it has nothing to do with it. Because the prince never dared to resist Zhu Yuanzhang. It was in the past, it is now, and it will probably be in the future.
The prince even understood Liu Sanwu somewhat, but he did not have Liu Sanwu's courage. He sighed and said, "Sir, is there anything wrong with this?"
Liu Sanwu said: "The imperial court governs the country by etiquette, not by law. And He Xi's idea is basically the way of Legalism. Even if He Xi's law is perfect, it is extremely cumbersome, wastes people and money, and cannot be implemented , it is also in vain, the Qin law was the most strict at that time, but after the death of the second generation, the Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty made three chapters of the law. Then the world was settled. It can be seen that the law is based on simplicity and simplicity. Folk music is the most important thing. Instead of these complicated and strict laws, say something If you’re welcome, who is this for? Will ordinary people read it?”
Is Liu Sanwu right?
right.
Productivity and production relations are mutually adaptable. The laws formulated by He Xi naturally contained some things that even Liu Sanwu could not refute. For example, attaching importance to people’s livelihood. Pay attention to the rights of the people. The expansion of power at the bottom will suppress the power of landlords or gentry.
But Liu Sanwu is not the kind to speak for these people.
It is true that most scholar-bureaucrats cannot transcend their own class. Maybe they don't have class consciousness, but they instinctively protect their own interests. However, some scholar-bureaucrats still do not put their own interests first, but put the interests of the world and the court first.
No matter what kind of ideas they adhere to, most of the time, they are the backbone of the Chinese nation.
Even if Liu Sanwu is one of them, it doesn't matter whether his ideas are correct or not. The starting point of all his ideas is from the people and the world, not from his own selfish interests.
Liu Sanwu may not understand the law of matching productivity and production relations, but he keenly feels that He Xi's law cannot be implemented at all. It is simply a castle in the air. It's like a dream, but it has no foundation at all.
The simpler the laws in the world, the better. Simplicity can reduce the cost of legal education. Being simple can help more people understand it. It is simple and will not be easily distorted by subordinate officials. Simple, I thought it would be easy to implement.
As for the legal provisions being too simple, a large number of things that actually happen are outside the provisions of the legal provisions, or are not completely consistent with the legal provisions, and there are still a large number of such situations. After all, when the laws of later generations are so sound, there are still a lot of blank areas in the law, let alone ancient times.
