As for why Qin Law should be eliminated, it is not because Qin Law is more advanced and perfect than Zhao's law, but because the two countries have completely different priorities.
Qin's law is all-encompassing and meticulous. It governs everything, even the smallest things. Even if the ropes for tying sheep are gone or there are mouse holes in the warehouse, they will be punished. They strive to have laws to abide by and laws to be followed.
Although what later generations called the Qin Dynasty had elements that were evil to the previous dynasty, it was not unreasonable. If you made any mistakes, you would be fined, sentenced to prison, and your hair and beard would be cut off.
If you pick one item at random, it may seem that the punishment is not heavy and the fine is not large, but when added together, it becomes different.
Just like when the teacher in later generations assigned homework, there was one paper for Chinese, one paper for mathematics, one paper for English, and one paper for physics...
The teacher didn't say much about each subject and finished it in a while. Can we try adding them all together?
Moreover, Qin Law also has a weird rule about sitting together. If your deskmate fails to do your homework, you will also be punished.
Not only must you take care of yourself, but you must also take care of others.
Zhao's laws are much looser. You can ignore them if you can. They only stipulate some necessary things, and you can freely do the rest. This is in line with Zhao's rough and open customs, but it also provides convenience to the upper-class nobles and takes advantage of legal loopholes.
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Both have their pros and cons.
"Today's laws are so bad that there are no laws to follow in many places. Especially the commercial laws are almost blank. Agricultural laws, construction laws, official laws, stable laws, etc. also need to be improved. In addition, I still have
We plan to add child protection laws and education laws." Zhao Kuo poured a cup of tea for Wei Wuji.
Zhao Kuo preferred to use heavy codes in troubled times, but Qin's laws were too harsh. Shang Yang made the laws not for the people, but to let the people serve Qin, trying to drain all the remaining value from the people and concentrate all the wealth in the country.
, making the country strong.
Everyone is bound by Qin Fa in a cage, fighting for that tiny seam in the net.
Moreover, the chaotic times during the Warring States Period were different from those at the end of the Dynasty. Although the world was in chaos as a whole, the countries were relatively stable, and the common people of each country also recognized the royal family, so the heavy code was not suitable for the Zhao State.
"Isn't this Qin Fa?" Wei Wuji frowned and said, he cares about everything, how is it any different from Qin Fa? He has no good impression of Qin Fa.
"Strive to have laws to follow, and laws must be followed, but punishments are not the mainstay. When the time comes, we will combine the opinions of the ministers of civil and military affairs, including craftsmen, doctors, merchants, farmers and other workers, as well as the students of the academy to formulate it." Zhao
Kuo said.
Anyone who makes laws will tend to protect themselves, mitigating the punishment for things where they may commit a crime, and increasing the punishment where they will not commit a crime. This is the instinct of human self-protection.
Businessmen will make laws in favor of businessmen, nobles will make laws in favor of nobles, and civil servants will make laws in favor of civil servants. Everyone's buttocks are crooked, and the butt determines the head.
Only by integrating the opinions of more people, the laws enacted will be relatively fair.
Zhao Kuo doesn't need to weaken the people like Shang Yang. What he wants is common prosperity. Besides, isn't it more fulfilling to exploit foreigners than to exploit your own compatriots? He won't be scolded...
"Everyone makes it together? This is a good idea." Wei Wuji's eyes lit up. Since ancient times, laws have been made by a very small number of people. Even if there is something wrong, others cannot change it.
Although Zhao Guo synthesized the opinions of so many people, it was still only a very small number of people, but it was already a huge progress, just like Zichan casting a tripod.
"There is no rush for this matter now. We will slowly formulate and perfect it after it is announced." Zhao Kuo said.
This kind of thing cannot be accomplished overnight. Even if there are so many people in Zhao State, it will take as short as one or two years or as long as three to five years. Moreover, after it is promulgated, it may need to be gradually improved according to the situation that arises.
[In view of the general environment, "I understand." Wei Wuji nodded.
Zhao Kuo looked at the sky. The sun had set in the west, twilight was gradually falling, and the leaves were rustling, bringing a chill. Autumn evenings were still relatively cool.
"Go get the documents from the study table." Zhao Kuo said.
Soon, Ben came over holding a stack of papers.
"There are many more later, so I won't go into details one by one. They are all here. After the Prime Minister returns, I will complete them with everyone. Originally, I planned to hand them over to the Prime Minister after returning from Hetao. It happened that the Prime Minister returned to Wei, and the others
We all have things to do, so we have postponed it until now." Zhao Kuo handed the document to Wei Wuji.
He is not doing nothing these days. He has to formulate Zhao's plans for the next few years, compile textbooks, teach students, and pass on his little knowledge of mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
It is said that if a dignified king personally teaches his students, then this is the only one in the world.
Back in the mansion, Hou Ying rushed over immediately and asked
"What did the king say?" Hou Ying asked.
"Your Majesty did not mention the affairs of Wei State. He only discussed with me the future plans of Zhao State." Wei Wuji shook his head.
"The king is really kind." Hou Ying said with emotion. No monarch in the world would trust a minister from another country so much, and this minister is also the brother of the monarch of another country.
What he didn't know was that Zhao Kuo didn't notice this at all. Governance policy is not a technology, and it's useless if stolen. Just because someone else can do it doesn't mean you can do it too.
Besides, there are so many of these things that any college student in the future can explain it to you in a clear and logical manner, without repeating the same thing in two hours.
It might be a bit confusing if you ask them to do it with their hands, but we have never lost if we use their words.
The difficulty is never to formulate a few policies, but to actually implement the policies and achieve the desired results. Zhao Kuo thought that it was impossible, so he needed Wei Wuji, Le Yi, Lin Xiangru and others to help him.
In Zhao Kuo's mind, these were just a few pieces of paper, not a precious strategic plan at all. He had never banned Wei Wuji from spreading rumors, but Wei Wuji's integrity prevented him from spreading rumors.
To be honest, Zhao Kuo would be happy if other countries copied Zhao's policies. Except for Qin, other countries would definitely die violently immediately. As for Qin, its strong military strength can sustain him for a while, and the sudden death will be later.
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Then Zhao State can take advantage of the situation to collect their corpses, dominate the world without any resistance, and may even receive a warm welcome from the people of all countries.
But in the eyes of Wei Wuji and Hou Ying, each of these strategic plans is first-class, and it is not an exaggeration to call it a strategy to strengthen the country. Zhao Kuo told them without reservation, and this trust was enough to