Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Then tell me quickly."
Zhu Yunxuan collected his thoughts and then said: "Since ancient times, the imperial court has governed the world with nothing more than external Confucianism and internal law."
"Educate the world with benevolence, control it with hegemony, and make the people dare not commit crimes with the power of law. Where there is benevolence and power, the country will be solid."
This is actually very simple. To put it bluntly, it is the combination of morality and law.
Confucianism emphasizes benevolent government and emphasizes the implementation of governance through ethical persuasion.
Legalists talk about the legal system and focus on political achievements.
The two complement each other, and Confucianism and Legalism complement each other, and only then can the world be governed.
Lao Zhu touched his beard and said with a smile: "Yes, you are able to realize this level at such a young age. You are worthy of the name of genius."
Zhu Yunxuan smiled and said: "In the ancient book of Lord Shang, there were five skills to control the people: one people, weak people, tired people, poor people, humiliating the people. If the five are ineffective, kill them."
One people means unifying thoughts so that all people have the same thoughts.
It can also be called stupid people.
If the people are stupid, it will be easy to govern.
If the mind is confused, it will be difficult to manage.
The first is to ban his heart, the second is to ban his words, and the third is to ban his actions.
That is to say, the best way to rule is to imprison a person's thoughts in a cage so that they will not have any alien thoughts.
The second is to tell him not to talk nonsense.
The last thing is to make him not do what he shouldn't do.
In the words of later generations, brainwashing is the top priority.
A few people in MLM organizations can control hundreds of people, relying on powerful brainwashing techniques.
Weakening the people is very simple, that is, the people cannot have excessive force.
Crossbow armor must be strictly restricted.
If the people are not weak but possess great power, they will rebel.
As the saying goes, "With a sharp blade in hand, a murderous intention arises."
Only when they are powerless and feel that it is impossible for them to fight against the state machinery will they be able to obey the rule honestly.
To put it bluntly, tired people want to keep people busy with nothing to do.
This way they won't think too much.
Otherwise, if a large number of people are idle, trouble will occur and the country's rule will be shaken.
If you are exhausted every day, you won't have the time to think about too many other things.
He will only live his life meekly according to the established track.
Poverty means that people should not be too rich.
Because once you are rich, you will settle for pleasure and lose the motivation to work hard.
People of later generations like to talk about lying flat.
But in fact, lying down also requires an economic foundation. Without an economic foundation, you cannot lie down.
How can I lie down without food or clothing?
The poor are people who have food to eat and clothing to wear, but who are never fully satisfied.
Once wealth is accumulated, it will be dissipated again invisibly through various means.
For example, if you save a large amount of money, then let the currency depreciate and make the money worthless, and the wealth will disappear invisibly.
For another example, find a way to get them to spend all their money.
It can be administrative means or consumption guidance.
People who originally wanted to lie down can only continue to work hard without wealth.
It also achieves the effect of poor people.
Humiliating the people does not mean insulting the people.
Rather, it means humiliating it.
That is to say, I feel humble and have a low social status.
And the officials who rule them are very noble.
In this way they will be willing to be ruled.
Because the noble ones are born to rule the humble ones.
Even if a few people want to change, they can only go through very narrow channels restricted by the court.
Most people will think that they are born low and this is their fate.
The dragon begets the dragon, the phoenix begets the phoenix, and the mouse's son burrows in the ground.
Just accept your fate.
If you don't accept your fate and always say "I'd rather have a seed than a king, a general, a minister", then the world will not be stable.
One people, weak people, tired people, poor people, humiliated people, these five together can govern well.
If the five are still not enough, then kill this thorny head.
It is worth pointing out that although Shang Junshu was not widely circulated among the people in later generations, it was not a banned book. It was a false rumor on the Internet in later generations.
In the East Palace, there is a collection of Shang Jun's books.
Therefore, Zhu Yunzhen could speak out without any scruples.
Lao Zhu nodded and said: "Shang Yang was able to turn Qin from weak to strong and finally unify the six countries. His skills have their own merits. The five skills of controlling the people can be regarded as a model."
"It's just that you can't use all your power. If you use all your power, people will be resentful. Only using the name of punishment without using etiquette and justice will eventually destroy the customs and hurt people."
"If you want to govern the country in the future, you must pay attention to this."
Zhu Yunxuan glanced at Lao Zhu.
He really had such an idea.
However, Lao Zhu can also see the disadvantages at a glance.
He smiled slightly and added: "Grandpa Huang, I also heard someone tell a story about governing a country."
Lao Zhu said: "Say it!"
"I heard this from an unknown monk. If there is anything wrong, Grandpa Huang must not be angry." Zhu Yunxuan was vaccinated in advance.
Lao Zhu laughed: "Don't worry, today is a private conversation between our grandson and grandson. No third person is present. No matter what you say, you can just say it. Grandpa Huang is not angry."
Zhu Yunfang said: "It is said that Yu Wentai once asked Su Chuo about the way to govern the country. Su Chuo said, "The way to govern the country is to use corrupt officials..."
Before he finished speaking, Lao Zhu was glaring, and interrupted him angrily: "That's nonsense. What we hate most in our lives is corrupt officials. The court should severely punish corruption and bending the law. How can we use the principle of corrupt officials?"
Zhu Yunzhen curled his lips and said, "Grandpa Huang just said that he would not be angry."
"This is too ridiculous. We are really angry." Lao Zhu said: "Where did this wild monk come from? We are going to chop off his head."
Lao Zhu really hates corruption.
Zhu Yunxuan smiled and said: "Grandpa Huang, let's calm down first and listen to my grandson finish what he has to say."
Lao Zhu waved his hands and said: "Is there anything else to say..."
As soon as his voice fell, his gaze suddenly focused on Zhu Yunxuan, and he turned around again and said, "Okay, I'll finish speaking first."
"Okay, let's continue talking, grandson."
Seeing Lao Zhu's reaction, Zhu Yunzhen became more confident in persuading him.
"Su Chuo said, "Use corrupt officials to fight against corrupt officials. ""
"In the past, Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty wrote a chapter on encouraging learning, urging people to read, saying: There is a house of gold in the book, and there is a beauty like jade in the book."
"Scholars study hard in order to become an official. Traveling thousands of miles to seek an official position is just for money."
"If you can't commit corruption, how can you have a huge family fortune with just a meager salary? Where does the golden house and Yan Ruyu come from?"
"Studying is like the soldiers on the front line who fight bravely to kill the enemy and steal people's heads, all for the sake of glory and wealth."
"Only by giving adequate rewards to frontline soldiers will they fight the enemy bravely."
"Only when officials enjoy prosperity and wealth will they be able to serve with loyalty."
"That's one of them."
Lao Zhu snorted coldly and said: "It is a crooked way. Scholars should remember the teachings of the saints..."
But as he spoke, his voice gradually weakened.
Indeed, conquering the world and studying are both the same.
Who doesn’t want to get ahead, have glory and wealth?
Otherwise, Song Zhenzong’s Encouraging Learning Chapter would not be written like this.
"Secondly, it is difficult to control honest officials, and only corrupt officials will be obedient."
Zhu Yunzhen said: "An honest official relies on his integrity and thinks that whatever he does is right. He always likes to go against the monarch. But the monarch still has nothing to do with him."
"If I kill him, my name will be cleared."
"People will say that the emperor is a coward who kills loyal ministers and upright officials indiscriminately."
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed, and he continued: "Those who seek fame and reputation are the most shameful. We also hate them."
Zhu Yunxuan smiled and said: "It would be different if the official is corrupt. Because he is corrupt, he does not dare to offend the monarch. He will only act in accordance with the monarch's will. Only then can the court's decrees be implemented and the monarch's will be implemented."
When Lao Zhu heard this, he was slightly stunned, and his expression gradually changed.
"But corrupt officials infringing on the interests of the people will boil public resentment and make the world unstable."
Zhu Yunxuan shook his head and said: "That is another role of corrupt officials. If the people's resentment boils over, it is just a good idea to punish corrupt officials for the sake of the people and kill them."
"In this way, the people will praise the emperor as a saint."
"The money embezzled by corrupt officials can also be confiscated and returned to the state to replenish the national treasury, killing two birds with one stone."
"What do you think, Grandpa Huang?"
Lao Zhu pondered for a long time and then said: "At first it sounds like a fallacy, but after careful consideration, it seems to have some truth."
"If the water is clear, there will be no fish; if people are careful, there will be no disciples."
"But we can't believe it all. Corrupt officials may have one or two things they can use, but not too many."
"What's more, corrupt officials will always be greedy for pleasure, which will lead to a bad atmosphere in the world. Even the monarch may be addicted to it. This must not be ignored."
"A treacherous minister must be moderate, and a virtuous minister must control the court."
Zhu Yunxuan listened silently and then said: "Grandpa Huang, in fact, my grandson thinks that whether it is the five skills of controlling the people in Shang Jun's book or the method of using and killing corrupt officials, they seem to make some sense, but in fact they are all completely wrong. .”
(End of chapter)
