"In order to ensure that your rights are not violated, I have prepared three measures." Yu Qiuping stretched out three fingers and put down the first one in front of everyone.
"First of all, I will use my Yu Qiuping's reputation as a guarantee. In front of everyone in the world, I will make a poisonous oath to the gods and Buddhas to annihilate my descendants and promise not to infringe on your rights." Yu Qiuping whispered firmly. Regarding
For atheists like Yu Qiuping, swearing poisonous oaths is just a common occurrence. However, for superstitious ancient people, poisonous oaths are indeed somewhat binding.
"The second measure is to start from our system itself." Yu Qiuping put down his second finger and pointed at the triangle on the scroll, "Just like what I just promised His Highness Hatakeyama, let the judiciary not be interfered by power.
.The system I set up is actually the separation of executive power, legislative power and judicial power. The Yuqiu family, Congress and the courts have checks and balances on each other and are on an equal footing."
"First of all, let me talk about the Yuqiu family." Yu Qiuping pointed at the top point of the triangle, "The Yuqiu family is my current system. He has administrative power. Everything in the daily territory is controlled by me.
It’s up to the team to deal with it, such as water conservancy construction, sending people to collect taxes, or military training and expeditions.”
"And how are the checks and balances between the Yuqiu family, which represents the executive power, and the Congress, which represents the legislative power?" Yu Qiuping pointed to the line between the top of the Yuqiu family and the top of the Congress, prolonging his tone.
He opened his mouth and explained: "The budget applied by the Yuqiu family before each quarter must be submitted to Congress for approval. If Congress thinks that the Yuqiu family spends too much or is unreasonable, it can refuse to pass it, and then the Yuqiu family will have no money.
Available, we can only enact a budget again that meets the requirements of Congress.”
"The constitution and other laws enacted by the Congress must be submitted to the Yuqiu family for review. If you enact or amend a law, you need more than half of the votes to pass it. But if the Yuqiu family does not approve the law you enacted, you will need to
Make it again. And this time, more than two-thirds of the people need to vote to make a law. On the contrary, if you make a law with a two-thirds majority, the Yuqiu family has no power to reject it, and it will take effect immediately.
.”
"Then Your Highness, our Congress is all businessmen. If we unanimously pass a decree prohibiting tax collection from businessmen, will Your Highness let it pass?" Lonzo Konishi was keenly aware of the loopholes in this and asked.
"Of course it will. I didn't make it very clear here. When the time comes, you will also write the rules I am talking about into the constitution, so that no one can violate it." Yu Qiuping nodded as he should, "But I can't accept it.
Taxes mean that the Yuqiu family’s treasury has no income. By then I won’t even be able to maintain armaments, and I will have no choice but to surrender when the enemy comes. The Congress and the Yuqiu family will be both prosperous and humiliated, and there will be no hair left on their skin.
General? If the Yuqiu family is gone, do you think other daimyo will continue to allow you businessmen to control the legislative power?"
Yu Qiuping's words hit the point, and Konishi Lonzo suddenly understood and nodded.
"There are also checks and balances between the Yuqiu family and the court." Yu Qiuping looked at Hatakeyama Takamasa again, "Except for the first batch of county judges, all the judges are appointed by Yuqiu.
Appointed by the Qiu family. However, after the appointment of these judges, the Yuqiu family can no longer remove them from their posts or interfere with their promotions. All promotions and demotions are your responsibility, that is, the chief judge. Everything in the court including trials, personnel assessments, etc.
The Yuqiu family is not allowed to interfere in internal affairs."
"As for the court, as I just said, if it is found that someone in Yuqiu's family has violated the law, it can investigate him. If it is true and there is conclusive evidence, it can remove him without me." Yu Qiuping
He nodded towards Hatakeyama Takamasa and said, "This is the system I set up to maintain the independence of your court."
"Between your courts and Congress
, also check and balance each other." Yu Qiuping then looked around the seven people present, "Congress can enact laws, but how to use this law during trials is the responsibility of the courts. Similarly, if a court investigation proves that a member of Congress has violated the law, they can also be removed.
He. And if a new law enacted by Congress violates the Constitution, the court can also declare it invalid."
"The budget of the court is also in the hands of Congress as a check and balance measure by Congress on the court." After seeing the worried eyes of the businessmen, Yu Qiuping assured them with a smile.
"Then if the judge is responsible for how to use the law, what role does our legislation have? Isn't it all up to him?" Sueyoshi Sonshiro seemed to be able to catch the loopholes in Yuqiu Ping's words and asked again.
"No, no, no. The judge has the right to interpret the law, which refers to when the legal provisions are unclear. If you write it clearly in black and white, you don't need to worry about these things." Yu Qiuping replied with a smile, "And please
You believe in the character of His Highness Hatakeyama, and he is definitely not someone who confuses right and wrong for his own selfish gain."
"Then where will the National Assembly be located? Since voting is required, there must be a meeting place." Tsuda Muneki asked.
"There's no need to worry about this now. After all, you can't contact me openly until I defeat the Sanhao family." Yu Qiuping waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to worry.
"Your Highness, ordinary people still have a question?" The veteran Imai Munehisa seemed to feel that Yu Qiuping's explanation was still not clear enough. "Then, are our seats as members of Congress permanent like judges?"
"This is not my business, you can make it yourself." Yu Qiuping waved his hand and said, "There is only so much cake, there is not enough to divide it. If you make it a permanent hereditary, there will definitely be many business colleagues who disagree. I suggest
You should re-auction every few years, or you should develop new election methods to elect members."
"Thank you for your advice, Your Highness." Imai Munehisa nodded, but still whispered with some worry: "It's just that Your Highness...such checks and balances are just about the overlap of power. But...but..."
"But what? Why don't you just say it?" Yu Qiuping looked at Imai Munejiu and encouraged.
"But His Highness has the Tokiwabi in his hands... How dare Kuomin and the others make a mistake? If His Highness is displeased, it will still be easy for His Highness to take back our power. As long as the Tokiwabi drives to Sakai Town, we can only
I bowed my head and obeyed my orders.”
"What? You can't believe my poisonous oath?" Yu Qiuping smiled slightly and raised his eyebrows at Imai Sojiu.
"No, no, no! How dare the ordinary people!" Imai Munejiu shook his head after hearing this, and then whispered tentatively: "His Highness has always had a good reputation for doing what he says, and the ordinary people naturally dare not doubt it. They are afraid that someone around His Highness will not see it.
We are accustomed to using the huge power of the Congress to send troops to take action."
"Didn't we all agree to set up the treasury in Sakai Town? If I really want to send troops against you, you can directly take away all the treasury money of the Yuqiu family and escape to the Miyoshi family or join other families. Yuqiu
Isn't the Qiu family akin to committing suicide?" Yu Qiuping asked again.
"But Sakai Town is also our foundation! Without Sakai Town, we ordinary people will be homeless. We are not willing to act like this unless we have to." Imai Munehisa answered with a sad face again.
"You are right." To the surprise of the businessman and Hatakeyama Takamasa, Yu Qiuping did not deny it, but admitted it openly, "So in order to ensure the independence of Congress and the court, I also prepared a third
A measure.”
Yu Qiuping cleared his throat, sat up straight and said in a deep voice to the seven people present:
"The eldest son Yu Qiu Shang was sent to the court as a hostage. The second son Yu Qiu You was sent to the Congress as a hostage."
Yu Qiuping didn't even look at it, and everyone was stunned.
He opened his eyes and asked, "How about it? Is this third measure enough?"
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"How dare this... this commoner! If something happens to the two young masters, how can we afford it!" Xiao Xilonzo immediately turned pale after hearing this, "His Highness has given such grace, how dare we ask the young master to be a hostage?
ah!"
"I said, your power is not given to you by me, it is an exchange of equal value." Yu Qiuping said loudly to the merchants and Hatakeyama Takamasa: "The Yuqiu family is now on the verge of life and death. Without your help,
, it is already a dead end. In order to persuade you not to support the powerful Sanhao family and to support me, I must give you a reward corresponding to the risk you take. If I don't make such a big concession, you will never consider working with me.
Cooperate instead to support Sanhao Family."
"Similarly, I sent my son to you as a hostage to assure you of my sincerity." When Yu Qiuping said this, he not only sighed.
In fact, he was very reluctant to let go of his two children. Before setting off, he confessed his plan to the two brothers Imagawa Kaede, Yu Qiu Shang and Yu Qiu You, and asked them if they were willing to be hostages. If they objected, Yu
Qiupei would never insist. To his surprise, the two brothers almost agreed without hesitation, and Imagawa Kaede did not express any objection.
"They are children of the Wu family, and it's time for them to contribute to their family." Kaede Imagawa said after a long silence at that time, "Pampering them and protecting them will only harm them. It's time to let them go."
They are exposed to something."
"Dad, don't worry about me. I don't live for the Yuqiu family. I made this choice entirely from my own perspective." Yu Qiu Shang also answered Yu Qiuping, "Everyone is fighting for victory.
I can't help you much, but if I can help you as a hostage, it would be a real honor for me."
"How can you be afraid of this kind of thing! Anyway, dad will never break the contract, so I won't be in danger, right? And no matter where I go, Master Amano can't control me, and I don't have to study my homework every day!"
Yu Qiuyou noticed Yu Qiuping's guilt and joked with a smile.
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"This is sincerity enough." Before the businessmen could react, Hatakeyama Takamasa first expressed his position: "If it is to end the cycle of chaos, I don't care even if it means sacrificing everything. I have decided to help you, Kawachi Guardian Dai, Yu
Qiu Zhibu."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Yu Qiuping bowed gratefully, and then turned his attention to the merchants. After exchanging glances with each other, they all nodded to Yu Qiuping. However, Imai Munehisa couldn't help but say
He said: "His Highness said very well at this time, but if His Highness Oda is blamed, what should His Highness Jibu do?"
"I will send someone to convince the lord. The war is fierce and the war is dangerous. Without your help, the Yuqiu family will not be able to survive. Now that the matter has come to this, the lord will definitely not refuse." Yu Qiuping promised firmly without hesitation, "And
Even if my lord regrets it later, I promise to stand with you on a united front."
After seeing that no one asked any more questions, Yu Qiuping continued: "Okay. Please ask His Highness Hatakeyama to send someone to call on the wealthy people in Hanoi to help me, and also ask everyone in Sakai Town and Ishiyama Town to deliver goods to me immediately.
"Yu Qiuping nodded confidently and said, "When we defeat the Miyoshi family and capture Sakai Town, we will make our agreement public, and I will also send my two sons to you."
"But even so, I'm afraid the gap between His Highness and the Miyoshi family is still not small." Tsuda Muneji whispered with some worry, "Don't we need to think about it in the long term? We can supply His Highness with enough food and grass, and Your Highness doesn't have to rush to a decisive battle."
"There will never be a decisive battle. It's not up to me to decide."
Chapter completed!