Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru were both a little surprised. They didn't expect Lin Jue to know so much about the current situation of the Zhou Dynasty. In just a few sentences, he had fully explained the difficulties faced by the Zhou Dynasty. And these things, the two of them
But it took people a lot of time to see clearly.
"What am I saying? I know that Lin Jue is not a fool. Brother Dunru, your student has seen everything about Dazhou clearly. Your worries are unnecessary. You think he doesn't understand these things. Obviously he is.
You worry too much." Yan Zheng said with a smile while stroking his beard.
Fang Dunru said in a deep voice: "Since you know that I, Da Zhou, have to reform, and you know the difficulties Da Zhou faces, and you know the consequences and dangers, why do you refuse to participate in it? You know, there are thousands of things to do about reform.
Xu, I and Mr. Yan can naturally carry the banner and walk in the front, but they need more support and support from young talents and officials who understand that changes must be made and do specific practical things to change the status quo. Is it you?
Do you think that just standing aside and watching and complaining can change the status quo?"
Lin Jue breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Sir, since this is what we are talking about, let the students speak openly. Of course, the reform must be changed, but how to change it? Methods, steps, means, degree, public opinion, and estimation of difficulties
Students know that all of this needs to be considered comprehensively. Throughout the ages, reforms have been accompanied by violent storms and even bloodshed. If you want to change, there must be someone who doesn't want to change. This is a matter of life and death.
I just don’t know if the two gentlemen are ready for all this. Ideals and passion are important, but preparation for difficulties is more important. It was out of caution that the students refused Master Yan’s appointment.
Students don’t want to go into a battle they’re not prepared for.”
Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter. Yan Zhengsu laughed and shook his head: "Oh, Lin Jue, Lin Jue, your husband knows you very well. He said that sometimes you think of yourself
The height is too high, and what we say is inappropriate for our status. It is true. What do you think of us? Do you think we are impulsive? To tell you the truth, more than ten years ago, your teacher and I fought among the people for the purpose of reform.
I have investigated and studied the discussion and summary written by your husband. The pile of letters we exchanged is probably as high as one person. We have had a lot of discussions and countermeasures. Some reform plans were even secretly implemented when I was in office at the local level.
. Don’t we know how important this matter is and how much prudence is required? Haha, you are really a bit smart sometimes.”
Lin Jue said with some surprise: "You started preparing more than ten years ago?"
Yan Zheng smiled solemnly and said: "Yes. That was when I was still serving as the county magistrate on Gannan Road. Your teacher resigned and became the headmaster of Songshan Academy. In the autumn of that year, I passed by Hangzhou on business and went to visit Brother Dunru.
We talked for three days and three nights about our situation in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and we all came to the conclusion that we needed to reform the past and make reforms to strengthen ourselves. After that, I became an official in various places and also wrote to Brother Dunru about the situation in each place. Brother Dunru
Discuss with me in the letter and discuss solutions. We have done some small experiments in Xishui County, Yangshan County and other places under my jurisdiction. For these things, your teacher wrote articles and regulations.
Hundreds of articles. It can be said that we have worked hard and racked our brains. Do you think we can't make this reform on a whim? It was well thought out and well prepared. Brother Dunru and I have put in many years of hard work."
When Yan Zhengsu said this, Fang Dunru also had emotion on his face. For more than ten years, he and Yan Zhengsu had been secretly conducting research and discussions on these aspects. The hardships and sufferings were not something that outsiders could explain. Two like-minded people
It is precisely because of the common ambitions that people become close friends. Over the years, these things have not been told to anyone, and no one has known about them. The articles and regulations he wrote about the reform have never made anyone aware.
People have touched upon it. Even Lin Jue, who often helped him organize his manuscripts, had never seen those things once. After all, those things could not be shown to others before the imperial court implemented the reform. Even they themselves did not know that they had persisted for ten years.
Will several years of secret preparation ever be truly implemented?
Lin Jue was very surprised. Although he would not think that the reform was just a slap on the head between the two, he had started making preparations more than ten years ago. This shows the foresight of Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru. But a question also arises.
Deeper.
"It turns out that the adults and teachers have already taken precautions and are fully prepared. So, students, may I be bold enough to ask, after so many years of preparation, why did the adults and teachers make the mistake first at the beginning of this reform?" Lin Jue asked in a deep voice.
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"Faint move?" Yan Zhengshen frowned.
"What stupid move?" Fang Dunru also asked with a straight face.
Lin Juedao: "Yes, the student dared to say a few words of his own opinion. The student has also done some research on the reform. The student believes that there have been very few successful reforms in the past and present. The only one that can be considered successful is Wei Yang's reform in the Qin State.
.Everything that was done after that failed. Why? It was nothing more than radical subjectivity, not understanding the methods, blindly imposing it, and not understanding the need to unite the majority of people to support. Of course, what is more, it is because of the imperfection of the new law itself.
In short, for the reform to succeed, the conditions are extremely strict, and several common mistakes must not be made. As for the content of the new law that Mr. and Mr. Yan want to implement, because it has not been announced for implementation, students will not comment yet. The students only said one thing, and that is this
Regarding the establishment of the new Yamen, the students believe that this is a foolish move. Don’t Mr. and Mr. Yan think that the establishment of the new Yamen was not considered enough?"
Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru looked at each other, with a sudden feeling in their eyes.
"Tell me, why was it that the establishment of the new Yamen was so botched?" Yan Zheng asked, stroking his beard and smiling.
Lin Jue also took the risk. Anyway, today's talk has come to this point, so he simply said it in one sentence without any further reservations.
"Sir, Mr. Yan, it goes without saying what kind of yamen the Establishment of the Three Regulations Department is. In order to implement reforms, it is also necessary to establish an yamen agency dedicated to reform. But the powers of the Establishment of the Three Regulations Department are
To actually include the three major powers of military, government and finance in one body is too much."
"What do you know? This is to ensure that the promotion of the new law will not be blocked or controlled by others. Therefore, the three powers of military, government and finance must be integrated into one." Fang Dunru shouted.
Lin Jue nodded and said: "Students naturally understand this truth, but the problem is that doing so actually violates one of the fundamental systems of our founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, which is the separation of the three powers and no arbitrary power. I believe Master Yan and
Sir, everyone understands. It is based on the lessons of the defeat of Li and Tang Dynasties and the lessons of continuous coups in the troubled times that the Zhou Dynasty finally established the current system of separation of powers and no monopoly. The intention is obvious, that is, to
can restrict each other. The emergence of the Regulations Department of the Three Bureaus has broken this fundamental restrictive system. The establishment of the yamen itself is an extremely radical change. I think this change in the system does not lie in the two positions.
As expected. The goal of Mr. and Mr. Yan's reform was to manage finances and strengthen the army, but they did not say that they wanted to break the ancestral system. Although the reform required the integration of military, political and financial power, it invisibly left a huge basis for criticism. I believe that it will not be long before
, this must be the first stab at the reform. Opponents will not consider that this is for the convenience of the implementation of the reform. They will say that the two gentlemen want to change the ancestral system and dominate the country. Before the reform has begun,
I made such a stupid move, and I have to say it was ill-considered.”
When Lin Jue finished speaking, Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru both changed their expressions in horror. Although this yamen was initially established just to facilitate the implementation of the reform. Although the issue of excessive power was also considered, in order for the implementation of the reform to proceed smoothly,
They did not consider the consequences in too much detail. Changing the ancestral system was something they had never thought of. The current priority was to manage finances and strengthen the army. As for institutional changes, the goal of strengthening the army through financial management was achieved. The Great Zhou Dynasty returned to
What happens after Zhengtu. If this causes an uproar, that is definitely not what they want to see.
Yan Zheng solemnly frowned and pondered for a long time, then said in a deep voice: "Lin Jue, what you said is not unreasonable. However... I am not afraid of the shadow. The purpose of setting up the new Yamen is clear to the Holy One. Since the Holy One has approved it, it is
They have great trust in us. Therefore, even if someone criticizes them, there will be no results. On the contrary, if the promulgation of the new law has to be subject to the resistance of other yamen, compared with the two, I would rather bear the name of being criticized.
The three powers must be concentrated in the new government office to ensure that the reform can be implemented. Otherwise, won't the reform become influenced by others? How can it be implemented smoothly?"
Fang Dunru also said: "Exactly, the purpose of me and Mr. Yan is not to have dictatorship, so what if others criticize? If you don't do this, the new law will be delayed and delayed, which is absolutely impossible. Of course you need to worry about what you said.
, but since the situation is changing, it is inevitable to act expediently. Those who know know themselves, and those who make false assumptions will still make false assumptions even if we are careful."
Lin Jue was speechless. The attitudes of Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru were: So what if we are wrong? The implementation of the new law is the top priority, and we don't care what others say. The Emperor supports us, and that is enough.
"Since Mr. Yan and Mr. Yan said so, the student has nothing to say. The student just hopes that the two gentlemen can go smoothly, rather than having any other ideas. After all...after all, this reform matter has always been the most important thing in ancient and modern times.
It is the most difficult thing in the world. Students never want to see it fail due to unnecessary inconsideration. If it is a failure caused by God's will, it can be accepted. If it is a human error, wouldn't it be a pity."
Lin Jue said.
"What are you talking about? Are you saying that this reform is destined to fail? Are you here to deliberately make us angry?" Fang Dunru scolded.
Lin Jue hurriedly said: "Student, how dare you? The student doesn't mean that. The student should stop talking."
Fang Dunru snorted coldly and glared at Lin Jue. Yan Zhengsheng was much calmer than Fang Dunru. He frowned and thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "Lin Jue, if it is your opinion, we will establish the new Regulations Department of the Third Division."
How should the yamen ensure that the new law can be implemented smoothly without having to use the three powers to achieve this goal?"
