In fact, Zhang Fei thought about this legal system very thoroughly and knew it clearly, because this was his first class in college, how could he not be clear about it.
The legal system he talks about is actually the rule of law.
This is a verb.
This is also a point of confusion for those students. They understand the legal system as legal system, which is another noun.
The names are all mixed up, how can you not be confused?
The key point is that the legal system has existed since ancient times and they can apply it directly. For them, the legal system is a brand new concept that has never been seen before.
Only Fu Bi touched the threshold of the rule of law.
In addition, there is another point that confuses students, that is, Legalism and the rule of law both emphasize governing the country according to law, which sounds very similar. Many students think that this legal approach is very reasonable, but it seems to be inconsistent with the current situation.
There is no difference in the laws.
The key lies in Zhang Fei's expression of the legal system, a consensus for individuals to defend their legitimate rights and interests.
However, this statement is the most fundamental difference between Legalism and the rule of law. Legalism is about power, obedience, and compliance, and the rule of the strong over the weak;
The rule of law is just the opposite. It emphasizes freedom and equality and is the protection of everyone, rather than a restriction. Robbery is illegal. The original intention is not to punish evildoers, but to protect one's own rights and interests.
So the difference in this word is completely wrong.
In fact, there is a principled contradiction between the two.
The Confucian law that is currently popular is actually no different from Legalism in essence. It is a method of governance and management, and it also has principled contradictions with the rule of law.
Since Yang Zhu, there has been no rule of law thought for two thousand years.
For example, the Legalist saying "The law is not noble and the rope is not bent", although this sentence emphasizes equality, that is to say, everyone is treated equally before the law.
However, Legalists did not give this sentence the core idea of the rule of law, which is the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. Then the essence is still obedience and compliance. However, the powerful must also obey unconditionally. But even if this is achieved, the weak will only get
Psychological balance, if you are asked to die, you still have to die, but there may be a scholar-official next door to you, but this is meaningless, life is priceless.
Therefore, if you study the rule of law in depth, the results you get may subvert the entire feudal society.
Fu Bi had just touched the threshold when he discovered that the legal system would make the relationship between people more equal, and would definitely destroy the Confucian view of class. If you dig deeper, who knows what you will find.
Zhang Fei doesn't dare to explain this truth thoroughly for the time being. He also has to take it one step at a time, and he must make compromises in the middle, because there are too many contradictions between the current political structure and the rule of law. If you can't play well,
Well, not only will you kill yourself, it may even bring about a catastrophe.
So what he said to Zhao Xu actually made the rule of law a tool of imperial power.
This is a compromise.
But this hurdle must be crossed, because if we don't cross this hurdle, all changes will become meaningless. So what if we invent airplanes and cannons.
For example, the top ten terms on the Internet, this dignity is only above the edge of the sword, and the truth is only within the range of the cannon.
It depends on whether you are standing in front of the cannon or behind the cannon. If you are standing in front, you will definitely think, wow, what kind of bullshit truth is this? This is the snow in June.
But only under the rule of law, you are the one standing behind the cannon.
Therefore, this term will only appear in modern society. After all, they are all standing behind the cannon. If we talk about the people of the Qing Dynasty, they definitely did not have this awareness, because the cannons of the Qing Dynasty seemed to hit their own people more.
"Zhang San, what on earth did you say in class?"
When she got home, Xu Zhiqian stamped her feet fiercely and said angrily: "You actually want to hide such a big thing from me."
Zhang Fei gently held her shoulders and said with a smile: "I'm just joking with you. Besides, it's not a big deal, it's just a class."
Xu Zhiqian said angrily: "This is not a big deal. The rich man said that you can start a sect and become one of the hundreds of schools."
"This may be a misunderstanding."
Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "Sage Kong's casual words can be interpreted in thousands of ways. I didn't even think of the meaning they understood. I just want to teach those students a lesson, that's all."
Xu Zhiqian said: "You have already compared yourself to a saint, and you still say that you have no intention of starting a sect."
"Well."
"What exactly did you say?"
Xu Zhiqian asked excitedly and curiously.
"Okay, okay, I'll tell you everything. Let's go to the house and talk."
Arriving in the lobby, Xu Zun looked at Zhang Fei expectantly like a studious student.
He rushed back in a hurry because he wanted to rely on his relationship with Weng and his son-in-law to attend the next class first, but he was interrupted by Sima Guang and Zhao Xu one after another, which made him very depressed.
Zhang Fei first told Xu Zhiqian about the legal system.
After hearing this legal system, Xu Zhiqian said thoughtfully: "Although it's quite right, it's not surprising. It won't lead to the establishment of a sect."
Xu Zun glanced at his daughter and said, "It's different. Who told you that this law protects the legitimate rights and interests of individuals."
Xu Zhiqian said: "Is there any need to say this?"
Xu Zun said angrily: "Since ancient times, the law has only been related to the stability of the country. When did anyone say that it was to defend the legitimate rights and interests of individuals?"
Xu Zhiqian said: "But if the country is stable, isn't it the legitimate rights and interests of individuals? Dad often said before that only when this place is stable can the people live and work in peace and contentment."
Xu Zun was also confused by the question and couldn't help but look at Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "It seems reasonable. What do you think, father-in-law?"
Xu Zun said angrily: "You asked me the question you asked?"
Zhang Fei said aggrievedly: "I told you, I just wanted to make things difficult for those students."
Xu Zun asked dubiously: "Really?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "This is true."
Xu Zhiqian wondered: "You just said that, and then you stumped the rich man and the others."
Zhang Fei said nonchalantly: "I ran very fast at the time. If I continued chatting, I don't know if I would be caught by them."
"But Mr. Fu only said that you could start a sect after the fact. It shows that what you said must be very reasonable."
Xu Zhiqian suddenly turned her eyes, "Just think of me as your student, come and make things difficult for me."
Zhang Fei blinked, "We're in the car ahead, and you don't agree?"
Xu Zhiqian was stunned at first, then her face turned red, "This is not the same thing. I am talking to you about an academic dispute, but you are...!"
Having said this, she glanced at Xu Zun guiltily, and then glared at Zhang Fei fiercely.
Xu Zun also asked curiously: "What are you talking about?"
Xu Zhiqian shook her head: "It's nothing." After saying that, she glanced at Zhang Fei provocatively, "Come and make things difficult for me."
"This is the first time I have encountered such a request. Please let me think about it."
Zhang Fei thought about it seriously and said: "If the imperial court levies 90% of the tax on one acre of land, and the people of a state or county pay it on time, they would rather starve to death than complain. The public order of this state and county will always be maintained."
He was very good, and the county magistrate was promoted because of it. The court thought that he governed very well.
But in another state or county, everyone refuses to pay taxes, there are quarrels and troubles every day, the government is smashed, the county magistrate has disappeared without a trace, and the public security is a mess, which side do you think the people are living better?"
".!"
Xu Zhiqian, who was still arrogant just now, suddenly frowned and glanced at Xu Zun secretly, but his father was also thinking seriously.
This problem has been encountered frequently in history.
When Confucianists face this matter, they usually advise the emperor not to levy so many taxes. The water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. This is not wrong.
But the problem is that most of the people who make trouble will kill chickens to scare monkeys. If the scale is large, they may be wiped out directly.
The meaning conveyed is like warning the people that you can't cause trouble even if you starve to death. This is actually a Confucian value. In the end, you still have to protect the monarch.
If it were Wen Yanbo, he might have said something like "sacrifice one's life for righteousness".
But Xu Zhiqian originally had a chivalrous spirit, and she hated this kind of thing. Of course she wouldn't think it was sacrificing her life for righteousness, so she said, "It's not reasonable to levy a 90% tax."
Isn’t 90% unreasonable? Have you ever seen people collecting taxes for the next 100 years? Zhang Fei smiled and said, “Don’t worry about whether it’s reasonable or not, just tell me what you think?”
Xu Zhiqian thought for a while and asked: "What do you think?"
Zhang Fei chuckled and said: "This is my teaching method. I am a teacher. I ask questions and the students answer them. But no matter how you answer this question, I can refute you."
Xu Zhiqian suddenly realized, "So that's what happened."
Xu Zun really believed it this time. This kid was really deliberately trying to deal with those students. We had misunderstood him. He immediately said: "Your teaching method is not advisable!"
Zhang Fei quickly explained: "Father-in-law, Mingjian, I really wanted to share some experiences with them, but they wanted to target me first. If I didn't suppress them, I wouldn't be able to teach this lesson!"
Xu Zun nodded in understanding.
Xu Zhiqian said frustratedly: "It's really a waste of happiness."
Zhang Fei was stunned, "Why, do you still want me to establish a sect?"
Xu Zhiqian immediately said: "Of course I hope!"
From the beginning, she hoped that Zhang Fei could stand out and become an upright man. She didn't like Zhang Fei's small business.
Zhang Fei said casually: "Since you like it, then I will try to develop in this direction."
Xu Zhiqian felt an inexplicable sweetness in her heart, and couldn't help but roll her eyes at him charmingly, "You don't have this ability."
Zhang Fei smiled honestly and said, "Let's give it a try."
Xu Zun, who was eating dog food nearby, shook his head with a wry smile. He was also a little disappointed.
After working on it for a long time, it turned out to be a misunderstanding.
On the second day, as soon as Xu Zun arrived in front of the imperial city gate, he met his friend Liu Zhao.
Seeing him coming, Liu Zhao hurriedly stepped forward and repeatedly held his hands in his hands: "Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations to Brother Zhongtu on your son-in-law."
Xu Zuncuo said in astonishment: "You didn't just know that I betrothed Qian'er to Zhang San, right?"
Liu Zhaodao: "But I didn't know that my son-in-law has the talent to start a sect."
Xu Zun's face suddenly turned red and he whispered: "This is just a misunderstanding."
"Misunderstand?"
Liu Zhao smiled and said: "Brother Zhongtu, please don't be modest. Although I didn't go yesterday, I heard everything. Could it be that Brother Zhongtu has guessed that I want to ask you to take me to the next class, but you are not willing to do so."
I'm going, so that's why I say so."
Xu Zun said angrily and humorously: "You want to listen, do you still need me to take you with you?"
I am a housekeeper. When I go to the Imperial College, do I still need someone to take me with me?
Liu Zhao immediately said: "If you don't take me with you, I will definitely not be able to go. Nowadays, there are countless people going to the Imperial College to ask for a seat. How can I be the one to take my turn?"
Xu Zun was surprised and said: "No way."
"real."
"Ouch! This is terrible."
"Oops?"
Liu Zhao asked: "How do you say this?"
Xu Zun looked around, and then whispered: "This is really just a misunderstanding. Let's go, let's talk to you as we go."
Cao Mansion.
"Daddy!"
Cao Dongdong entered the house and commented to Cao very seriously: "My child, I have something to discuss with you."
"Are you short of money?"
Cao Ping picked up the tea cup and blew it gently.
Cao Dongdong immediately said: "How can I bother my father with such trivial matters? The child has always been able to get it by himself. The child just wants to study."
"puff!"
Cao Ping immediately spit out a mouthful of tea and quickly wiped his mouth, "What did you say?"
Cao Dongdong said: "My child wants to study?"
Cao Ping couldn't help but his eyes turned red, "Is it really true?"
Cao Dongdong nodded, "My child wants to go to the School of Legal Studies with Xiao Ma and the others."
"Law Academy?"
Cao Ping was stunned.
"yes!"
Cao Dongdong said: "Isn't it normal for us police officers to study law?"
"Go! Go! Go!"
Cao commented: "Don't join in the excitement, and don't look at how much you weigh."
Apparently he heard about it too.
Cao Dongdong said: "My son has already talked to Zhang San. He said that those students are stupid and he is tired of teaching them. It would be great if he could teach us. He even suggested that we policemen form a group to go to class."
"This brat!"
Cao Ping couldn't help but curse secretly, "Don't even think about it, get out of here."
Cao Dongdong pursed his lips in grievance, "The rule of law is really well said."
Cao Ping asked: "What did you say?"
Cao Dongdong hummed: "Studying is a child's legitimate right. This is the rule of law."
Cao Ping asked: "Is it your legitimate right to ask me for money?"
"The kid went to play football."
The Ordinance Department of the Second Government was established.
"Teacher, something happened at the Arithmetic School."
Lu Huiqing said to Wang Anshi anxiously.
Wang Anshi asked: "What happened?"
Lu Huiqing said: "No one signed up."
Wang Anshi was surprised: "No one signed up?"
Lu Huiqing nodded: "All the students who will take the imperial examination next year will sign up at the Law School."
After Wang Anshi heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "They didn't go to register. They went to quarrel with Zhang San. After the quarrel, they will come to our math school."
Lu Huiqing asked: "Is this kind of thing going to end?"
Wang Anshi said: "Zhang San was able to win the first class because he was unexpected. Now that everyone has studied it, it is true knowledge. Do you think he can win so many people by himself?"
Having said this, he smiled slightly: "As long as Zhang San can't compete, no one will go to law school."
Lu Huiqing said worriedly: "Teacher, please don't forget that everyone thought the same way when we were in the lawsuit with Zhang Fei."
Wang Anshi cheered: "This is a dispute of knowledge, not a lawsuit, and his legal system has many shortcomings, so it is impossible for him to win. Now Sima Junshi has moved his classes to the back,
We still don’t know when classes will start, so don’t worry.”
Lu Huiqing was still very doubtful.
That was true. He had estimated that Zhang Fei would definitely suffer, but what he didn't expect was that Zhang Fei not only escaped unscathed in this first lesson, but also caused such a big disturbance.