After hearing what Zhao Mu said, Li Er stood aside blankly.
He looked at him with a blank look on his face.
"My dear brother, why can't I understand what you are saying?
How come this happened after you said that?"
Seeing Lao Li's confused expression, Zhao Mu shook his head.
"Old Li, let me tell you this, historical experience tells us that if Li Er released a group of death row prisoners because of this group of death row prisoners, they would be released.
Everyone came back, and it was for this reason that these death row prisoners could be spared death or released without charge.
This method is called human treatment.
The most essential difference in the so-called rule of man is that change is based on one person's thoughts.
The good thing about people's governance is that they can get immediate results in whatever they do and can be dictatorial.
But the biggest shortcoming of this matter is that if the country is to be strong, it needs a monarch with a particularly strong ideological consciousness to rule.
For example, the current emperor Li Er, you have to admit that he is such a powerful emperor.
But to put it bluntly, there are only a few people who can be called an emperor through the ages, and he, Li Er, can be considered one of them.
If he were such an eternal emperor, he would have the ability to achieve human rule.
After all, he, Li Er, and his followers were all working hard in the group and working for Datang sincerely.
Everyone is like this. The group of people who want to conquer the country all hope that everything will be prosperous.
But this is not necessarily the case for this wave of people who are sitting on top of the country.
The most essential difference between human rule is that people need to rule by themselves.
He, Li Er, has such ability, so he can govern by people, because he, as an emperor, knows very clearly what should be done and what should not be done.
His next emperor may also remember his father's teachings and be able to continue to rule this huge empire just like his father.
But let me ask you, this second generation is okay, but what about the third and fourth generations of emperors?
At that time, the interests involved are not just his business alone.
Let me tell you, Li Er is fully capable of this now and can lay a solid foundation.
If this foundation is not laid well, in fact, for the Tang Dynasty, in the end, there is only one path to destruction."
"Ah, dear brother, the second question is about another family. I think you said it a little too scary, right?"
"So terrible? I'm not saying it's terrible, it's just because you haven't studied this history.
Let me tell you this, a dynasty wants to prosper.
Not only does it require the unity of the monarch and his ministers, but also the establishment of laws.
Only through actions and actions can the whole world enjoy long-term peace and stability.
For example, when the emperor breaks the law, he and the common people are equally guilty.
Many dynasties are talking about it, but how many dynasties can actually do it?
If we say that the establishment of laws in the Tang Dynasty can really make the emperor guilty of the same crime as the common people.
Even if the emperor's own son commits a crime, he must be punished according to the law.
If this matter were known to the people, let me ask you, how would the people evaluate this matter?
The people will definitely feel that what His Majesty's court says is right and trust the court.
Remember what I said, there is no need to reason with the people, because you won’t understand if you try to reason with them.
If all the truths could be explained, everyone would be like him.
It's because these people won't listen to you if you reason, so you can only handle the matter so that everyone can clearly see and touch it.
Even if you say 1,000 to 10,000 and tell the day lily, the big guy won't be able to see the real thing, so he won't trust you.
On the other hand, if you really do this, let me tell you, it will be a good thing for Li Er."
"Brother, what's the benefit of this?
Please tell us carefully about this matter, and we will listen."
"As I said before, if you try to reason with these people, they won't understand.
They only believe what they see and what they hear.
If the law is strictly enforced, they will think that they can trust such a monarch.
I can't comment on other dynasties, but this is the Tang Dynasty.
It’s not just Li Er who has the final say, right?
The only ones who can fight against the court are the clan members, right?
Especially the seven major clans known as the Tang Dynasty, and people also like to call them the seven major families.
The strength of each of their families cannot be underestimated.
In addition to their seven families, there are countless clans connected to them.
As the saying goes, one move affects the whole body. Now he, Li Er, has a very balanced relationship with them.
As an emperor, he did not want clans to exist, but these clans were like a thorn in his side, a thorn in his flesh, piercing Li Er's heart deeply.
Even if Li Er wants to make a decision, he can't."
Having said this, his expression tightened, and he could only sigh helplessly.
Thinking secretly.
This is what my dear brother said.
But there is no way, so what if you want to control these things?
How can I control myself?
"Actually, this is what I want to tell you. Do you know that what works best and what works?
If Li Er, a member of the royal family, made a mistake, don't wait until the end, because he is a member of the royal family, shouting that the emperor broke the law and the common people are guilty, and walked out the back door.
Then let me ask you, if some of these clan members are planning to arrest them for violating the laws of the Tang Dynasty.
What should you do if you were Li Er?"
"Brother Xian, of course you can handle it as you want."
"I just finished talking about what goes up and what goes down. Why did it come to the end? Why did this member of the royal family break the law and make mistakes, but nothing happened in the end.
And the mistakes they made were smaller than their mistakes. Why should they pay such a price?
Remember, if you really don’t dare to say this to ordinary people, who will let them have a low status?
But for those clan members, do you think they would say such words?"
"Brother Xian, what is this?"
This group of clan children has been like this from ancient times to the present, and they are deeply rooted.
Unless the common people below start to lead an uprising, slaughter the entire world, kill all these clans, and conduct a thorough purge, maybe this clan can be wiped out.
But in this case, the entire Tang Dynasty will cease to exist.
Clan and court are related to each other, but they are not related to each other.
Just like the Sui Dynasty fell, the clan still exists.
On the contrary, if these clans no longer exist, there is a high probability that this dynasty will not exist either.
"But dear brother, can't these clan members really be suppressed?"
"Suppression, what are you using to suppress? With your head? With your head?
Unless the court has strong strength, it is absolutely impossible.
So this goes back to what I said before, and I ask you, if you do this, what kind of price will you pay?"
"Brother Xian, what is this?"
"Brother Xian, please tell me quickly, how can we suppress these clans?"
"Why do you want to hear it?"
"Brother Xian, please tell me. You have already started this. If you don't say it out loud, I will feel itchy in my heart."
"I'm telling you, actually 12 characters is enough.
There are laws to abide by, laws must be followed, law enforcement must be strict, and violations must be prosecuted.
When governing people, try to go too far toward the rule of law and go as far as possible toward the rule of law.
If you think about what I just said, if the emperor's son makes a mistake, he should be beaten, punished, and punished severely.
If you catch those who made mistakes among these clan members, I ask you, will anyone dare to intercede?
If someone asks for mercy, can the emperor directly point out the mistakes and punishments made by his own heirs or members of the royal family?
We have agreed that we must abide by this law together. Is it possible that you still want to play tricks?
Let me ask you, won’t it be much easier to handle this matter by then?
It doesn't matter if you are angry. If the people of the world know about it then, I ask your guild, will they think the Chaotang did the right thing or the Chaotang did the wrong thing?
Although the people cannot reason, they are actually like a bright mirror in their hearts.
You have to remember one thing: don't treat people as fools.
It's just that there are some things that they don't have the right to speak out about.
In this way, if something happens in the court, will these people bravely take the lead and charge forward?
this?
"You, please understand what goes up and what goes down leads to imitation.
Moreover, if this matter is strictly implemented, it will have a profound impact on the entire Tang Dynasty, and even in the next 10 or 100 years.
Why did all the dynasties in the world only last 300 years?
Later, it was just that the common people had land in the front, but later it was completely monopolized by the landowners.
Without land, people can only have conflicts, which will intensify further.
In the end, all conflicts become irreconcilable, and the only option is rebellion.
As long as there is a wave of rebellion, there will be continuous rebellions.
Later, this dynasty collapsed. If the law can be established, it will be effective.
Who dares to touch the law casually?
If you touch the law and kill it, you can do it without having to listen to anyone's explanation.
In this way, maybe, I think this dynasty can really withstand it and even break the fate of 300 years.
Hearing what Zhao Mu said, Li Er felt his brain was buzzing.
I never thought that this would happen like this.
When I heard what my wise brother said today, it was an enlightenment in my mind.
If what I said is true, my previous thoughts will definitely deal a fatal blow to the future of the Tang Dynasty.
"Brother Xian, after hearing what you say, if these 300 death row prisoners come back...
Those who should be killed must be killed, so that we can experience the strictness of the laws of the Tang Dynasty."
Zhao Mu nodded. It was a great gift to them to allow this death row prisoner to return to his hometown to visit.
You feel that these death row prisoners are pitiful, but for the mistakes they committed, don’t the innocent people they harmed also suffer?
Everyone likes to pity those who can be seen and touched.
For example, if some people make mistakes, they will be severely punished by the law.
Many people are overflowing with sympathy and think this punishment is too cruel.
Little did they know that the things some of them had done before were even more vicious and abominable.
"Brother Xian, after you said that, I suddenly realized.
I found that it’s okay if you don’t talk about this matter. If you just talk about it every time, it makes so much sense.
When I, Lao Li, listen to this, I can't help but admire it. It's the same sentence. I don't know what's going on in your head.
Do you want to pry it open and take a look?"
He muttered the last sentence in his mouth, then smiled and looked at Zhao Mu again.
Hey, no matter what, you can do whatever you want, it doesn't matter to us.
But I have to get up early tomorrow to see the excitement.
Zhao Mu nodded.
up to you!
Dear brother, I know that when we say these things, we just think they are just chattering to ourselves.
Don't let other people know. Those other things have nothing to do with us and we don't need to take care of them at all.
What do you think of what I said?
"Lao Li, you have finally realized it. You have to remember that this person is like this many times.
Before you have the strength, no one will listen to what you say.
However, if you have this strength, even a fart will taste good."
Li Er burst into laughter upon hearing this.
What my wise brother said makes sense, hahahaha.
After chatting here in Zhaojiazhuang, I rested for a night, got on the carriage early the next morning, and ran quickly towards Chang'an.
Arriving at Chang'an City, we came to the Tai Chi Hall and looked up at Changsun Wuji.
"Auxiliary machine, do you remember the 12 words that Brother Xian said?"
"Your Majesty, I have already remembered it."
"Someone is here to convey my decree and ask officials from the Ministry of Punishments to come and see me."
After a while, a group of ministers from the Ministry of Punishment arrived at the palace and met the Holy One in the Tai Chi Hall.
Everyone who came to the palace actually understood why His Majesty called them all here today.
He bowed and spoke.
"Your Majesty, in the past two days, prisoners on death row have returned to Chang'an City one after another.
After returning to Chang'an City, we have sent people to escort him to the Tianlao.
There are still more than 40 people who have not returned, but today is the 30th day as agreed by His Majesty.
Wei Chen feels that they should be able to return to Chang'an City before the curfew comes tonight, please rest assured, Your Majesty."
One more sentence was added at the end.
"Your Majesty, if this group of people has not returned to Chang'an before the curfew comes.