In the pavilion, everyone was silent and looked at Liu Xinyu, waiting for Liu Xinyu to give the next instructions.
But Liu Xinyu turned her attention to the three people brought by Zhang Hao: "Zhang Hao, is this the person you want to introduce?"
"Yes."
Liu Xinyu glanced at Xu Jie, Yan Qing, and Zheng You, her posture was a bit arrogant, and she said lightly: "You three, please introduce yourselves."
Xu Jie was the first to make a move. He took half a step forward cautiously, confidently and high-spirited: "Meet His Highness the Regent. Your Excellency, Xu Jie, was born in the Biyang Kingdom in the east of the Fertile Continent. He later traveled to the Kunlun Continent and studied for more than ten years.
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For more than ten years, I traveled to nine countries in Kunlun Continent and learned one of the more popular governance ideas in Kunlun Continent.
There are several widely recognized and effective methods of governing the country in Kunlun Continent. What I study is an idea called ‘law’.
To put it simply, the king makes the law, the officials govern the country according to the law, and the people abide by the law; the law is unique, certain, open, and transparent. Compared with the traditional way of governing the country, the rule of law can greatly eliminate human factors. The king's will can be completely conveyed to
Every corner of the empire.
In the process of rule of law, the king is aloof and does not directly participate in governing the country, but controls the country as a bystander and judge.
The law is divided into three parts.
One is called 'power', which is unique to the king and is born with the king. The king is like a god, aloof. He controls the 'law' and governs the country by law.
The two are called "shu", and the so-called "shu" has clear rewards and punishments, and weighs the left and right.
The third one is called "Dharma", which is a law that is widely applied to all peoples and must be followed by all peoples.
If you have these three things, then even if your territory is thousands of miles away, your king will be able to rule it with an arch."
After Xu Jie said this, Zhang Hao's pupils shrank instantly - it was such a familiar feeling!
As for Ouyang Si and other officials, their pupils also shrunk. They were keenly aware of the problem - if the rule of law were applied throughout the country, the power of the prime minister would be seriously weakened!
None of us are stupid people. Although we have not fully understood the rule of law, the current explanation is enough to get a general understanding.
But Liu Xinyu's eyes were twinkling with light. But Liu Xinyu didn't speak. She nodded slowly, and then looked at the next one.
Xu Jie returned to his previous position, and Yan Qing took half a step forward: "I am Yan Qing, from the Kunlun continent, Nanliang. According to the saying of the Feitou continent, it should be called: the country of Nanliang.
About seven years ago, I met Xu Jie.
What I study is the law of a country called "Confucianism". In the Kunlun continent, we call the class of nobles who have noble status but cannot have noble rights "shi". For example, usually
The so-called second young master, third young master, etc.
We have enough knowledge and have the status of aristocrats, but we cannot participate in family management and enjoy aristocratic rights. Therefore, a special class was formed: the gentry.
Scholars have no permanent wealth, but they possess knowledge. Therefore, the gentry must find a unique way out.
After a long period of evolution, scholars were mainly divided into two parts. One part was mainly "literary" and was called "Confucianism". The other part was mainly "cultivation, fighting, etc." was called "Xia".
Well... there is another school that makes suggestions for the country, which is called counselors. Legalism is a branch of counselors.
In the continent of Kunlun, Confucianism governs the officials and Xia governs the army, working together to maintain the prosperity of a country. Because the gentry are not burdened by families, sects, etc., they have flourished in the national environment.
Confucian governance can be summarized in eight words: king, king, minister, father, father, son.”
Liu Xinyu's eyes became brighter and brighter. Especially the sentence "There is no permanent wealth for scholars", which made Liu Xinyu's heart skip a beat - the general situation of Qixia Kingdom is: those who are active in the court are all family patriarchs, representatives of sects, etc.; behind these guys are all the people.
Dragging a long string of 'big' tails, they consider family first and then the country!
This problem has almost brought down the country of Qixia!
Liu Xinyu nodded slowly, and then looked at Zheng You at the end with excited eyes.
When Yan Qing retreated to his seat, Zheng You took a half step forward with his head held high and his chest high: "I, Zheng You, are both from the country of Nanliang, and have inherited the idea of a chivalrous person.
In fact, chivalrous people only represent one kind of thought. Chivalrous people can also rule the country; but Confucian scholars may not be able to rule the army!
A great chivalrous person serves the country and the people. The idea of a chivalrous person is a positive one. On the one hand, we take the initiative to study war, but on the other hand, we have the concept of "non-offensive".
To put it bluntly, we do not advocate unjust war; but we are not afraid of war!"
The smile on Liu Xinyu's face gradually grew, and she keenly discovered an interesting question: "Xu Jie, when you introduced me, you didn't introduce Confucian scholars or chivalrous people, you just introduced yourself.
Yan Qing, when you introduced counselors and legalists, you seemed not to want to introduce them, and there was obvious hesitation.
And Zheng You, you just clearly belittled Confucian scholars.
But when I see the three of you, I must be very good friends, otherwise I wouldn’t have traveled thousands of miles together to come to the country of Qixia.”
Zhang Hao, Ouyang Si and others stood still, but they also found things interesting - when the three of them introduced themselves, they started fighting openly and secretly. But the three of them were obviously friends.
Xu Jie spoke again, and his words were sonorous and powerful: "Friends are friends, thoughts are thoughts. Legalists believe: Confucianism uses literature to disrupt the law, and chivalrous people use martial arts to violate the prohibition!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was shocked. It was indeed simple, clear, and domineering!
Yan Qing was not willing to be outdone: "The legal system is as fierce as a tiger, the people cannot bear the suffering, and all industries have withered. The knights often offend the superiors and have no respect for their superiors!"
Zheng You snorted coldly: "In the continent of Kunlun, the Legalists are ruthless and the people are unbearable. If you rule the country by law, the country will last only a thousand years. The Confucian scholars are old and stubborn and don't know how to adapt. If you rule the country by Confucianism, the country will always be weak!"
Yan Qing sneered: "If you rule the country with chivalry, the people will dare to assassinate the king!"
Xu Jie also said coldly: "Although countries governed by law do not live long, in this limited time, we suppress other countries.
Those who rule the country by law will perish with strength!
Those who govern the country with Confucianism will make the country weak and perish!
Those who rule the country with chivalry will perish the country with chaos!"
Zhang Hao was dumbfounded when he heard this: "Wait, wait, three senior brothers, you have gone off topic. The purpose of our visit today is to discuss how the Qixia Kingdom can be strong and long-term. We are not discussing how to subjugate the country!"
Everyone:......
"Crow's mouth!" Liu Xinyu snorted coldly, not knowing who she was talking about. However, Zhang Hao felt that she was definitely talking about himself. And Zhang Hao had a vague feeling that Liu Xinyu's expression when she said this was a little... delicate.
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Zhang Hao smiled sarcastically. After all, he was the one who recommended it, so he had to say a few words. Zhang Hao said slowly: "Your Highness, I think we can take some of the thoughts of Confucianism, Legalism, and Xia, and let the three of them be responsible for different tasks."
department."
Liu Xinyu nodded slowly: "Zhang Hao, I am satisfied with the three people you recommended for the time being. But the top priority is not these, but armistice negotiations and prisoner exchange.
Do you have any idea?"
"Me?" Zhang Hao was a little surprised.
"Yes, it's you. I think you have at least half of the credit for Xingchang County's victory."
Zhang Hao calmed down, thought carefully for a long time, and said slowly: "I think this matter is not easy to answer.
Theoretically speaking, the Kingdom of Qixia needs to recuperate; but there is a very serious problem, that is, our trade routes have been cut off, and it is very difficult for us to supply elixirs.
If we continue to fight, it will be okay if everyone is tense. But once the war ceases, all kinds of problems will break out. It is unimaginable what the consequences will be!"
There is another point, the princess is now the regent. Zhang Hao did not say this, but the meaning was already revealed in his words. Liu Xinyu also understood it.
After a slight pause, Zhang Hao continued: "Besides, the biggest reason for our victory this time was the artillery. And the Kingdom of Jinyang is afraid that it has mastered the core secret of artillery, which is explosives. Therefore, the longer it takes,
, the more disadvantageous it is to us.
Especially there is a Jiuyang Sect.
Also, those who support the country of Canglan are probably not willing to see an armistice and peace talks.
After comprehensive consideration, my opinion is: survive in death! Only victory can bring stability to this country!"
Zhang Hao's last words are also full of meaning - Do you want to be the queen? Then, go for victory!
Liu Xinyu's eyes were particularly bright, and the way she looked at Zhang Hao was quite meaningful. "What you said makes sense! I will consider it!" (I have written down your reminder.)
Zhang Hao suddenly stood up straight and spoke in a calm tone: "Your Highness, I have one more thing to do today. That is - self-recommendation! I also have a strategy for governing the country to offer."