Chapter Five Hundred and Five On Successor Abolition of Corporal Punishment
Chapter 505: On the subsequent abolition of corporal punishment
After listening to Liu Zhang's words, both Mi Zhen and Zhen Rong felt that he was a little unkind. Since Dayu and Xia Qi passed down the throne from father to son and started the world, in all dynasties, one person has achieved enlightenment, chickens and dogs have ascended to heaven. It is said that Liu Bang established the Han Dynasty.
He once swore an oath by killing a horse that no one with the surname Liu could be crowned king, and no one without great merit could be crowned a marquis. He still allowed his family to have a place in the court, but Liu Zhang actually didn't even prepare his own children to be crowned king, and required them to have the ability and ability.
Being an official is completely inconsistent with the ideas of ancient people, and the two women cannot understand it at all.
The hall fell into silence. The two women looked at Liu Zhang, the resentment on their faces was about to form a shadow, like evil spirits with teeth and claws. Liu Zhang couldn't help but shook his head and sighed: "I just said that if you want to be an official, you must be capable, and I didn't say that I don't care.
They, why do you look like this! If outsiders didn't know, they would think I had done such evil!"
"Husband, what you said is too profound, I don't understand it!" Mi Zhen looked at Liu Zhang, the resentment on her face was even worse. She didn't want her child to be born, and she had to work hard on her own, even if she showed no signs of pregnancy at all!
"Alas..." Liu Zhang sighed and asked: "As the saying goes: You can only get rich after three generations. Do you know why?"
"This..." Mi Zhen shook her head and said, "I often hear people say it, but I haven't looked into it deeply. I don't know!"
"The reason why the third generation is rich is because the father is rich, and the son thinks there is no need to get paid through labor, so he only pursues pleasure. The second generation may be better off because they have seen the efforts of their fathers and can still discipline themselves, but the third generation only learns
They do not know that wealth is hard-won. Things that are easy to obtain will never be cherished!" Liu Zhang shrugged helplessly. Although the problem of not being rich for three generations can be changed through education, any education can change it.
It is better to cherish reality than hard work!
What's more, the education system of the Han Dynasty has not yet been formed, and Liu Zhang does not know how to educate his children! If those so-called great Confucians were to teach the children, they would either be nerds or playboys, and one or two of the ten children would become talented.
It’s all worth celebrating! After all, some emperors had forty or fifty children, but there were only a handful of truly wise and mighty princes!
"Husband, they are both your own children, how can you let go of them?" At this point, the two daughters are both from aristocratic families, how can we not understand. In fact, the arrangement of the aristocratic family's children is also like Liu Zhang's idea
.Some capable and competent people are in charge of family business or go out to be officials. Those who are incompetent do some simple things. The more idiotic people are supported by the family, but the latter two types of people have no status in the family.
"Zhen'er, Rong'er, it's not that I'm cruel. For the great cause of the Liu family and for the sake of the Han people, I have to do this! But, do you really think that I am willing to let the children suffer?" Liu Zhang smiled, his eyes full of affection.
Look at the two girls.
"You asked us to do business because you are planning for the future?" Mi Zhen and Zhen Rong are both smart women. Seeing the smile on Liu Zhang's face, the two women suddenly realized!
"That's right!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "As a father, I can't leave my rights to my children, but I can make them live and feed well! I let you start so many businesses. In the future, I will arrange for my children who are not capable of becoming officials.
Manage shops and businesses. I don’t want my children to become playboys who don’t know the sufferings of the people. If this is the case, I would rather entrust the Han people to people worthy of entrustment than let my children ruin the world!"
"Husband, you..." Although Zhen Rong and Mi Zhen do not understand national affairs, they can also understand Liu Zhang's greatness. Except for the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, or the emperor who was forced to abdicate, no one wants to hand over the world to outsiders! With Liu Zhang's ability,
Surely no one can force him to abdicate, so he can only abdicate! An emperor who is willing to abdicate the world is either an idiot or a wise king!
"Madam, don't be so surprised!" Looking at the surprised expressions of the two women, Liu Zhang laughed and said: "Not only that, when the world is unified, I will hand over the general plan to Kong Ming and the others. As for you and me, we will find a good place to live in seclusion.
During the day, you can listen to the birds chirping in the forest and springs, and at night, you can sing and dance."
"Aren't you ready to hand over the world to Tuo'er?" Mi Zhen looked at Liu Zhang dumbfounded, as if she didn't believe it.
"Then it depends on Tuo'er's ability!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "If he meets my ideal of an heir, it will be no problem to hand over the world to him. If he doesn't, I have plans."
"What are your plans?" Women are always very curious, and Zhen Rong and Mi Zhen are no exception. They stared at Liu Zhang with a pair of beautiful big eyes, unblinking.
"Don't say it!" Liu Zhang scratched their noses and said, "Now is not the time to study this matter. It would be bad if my plan was spread!"
"The slaves and servants at home are well managed by my sisters. Are you afraid that someone will gossip?" Seeing Liu Zhang's seclusion, the two daughters were a little dissatisfied.
"Just in case!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "If the words just spread out, it will stimulate the children's ambition. If I even tell them my plan, they will resent me as their father! However, I believe Tuo
My son will not let me down, as long as he has the ability, I can trust him and leave the world to him, but I am afraid that he cannot be as cruel as me and cannot let the big man be strong forever!"
"The child will definitely be able to fulfill his father's expectations!" Liu Tuo walked into the hall, his face full of determination. He had been here a long time ago and heard Liu Zhang's words. He understood Liu Zhang's thoughts, so he didn't leave until Liu Zhang finished speaking.
Enter the hall.
"I believe you can do it, and I believe even more in my son!" Liu Zhang patted Liu Tuo on the shoulder. He had long known that Liu Tuo was at the door, and he also wanted to tell Liu Tuo that he wanted Liu Tuo to turn his attention.
Look away!
Throughout the dynasties, all princes have focused on the throne and their brothers, so much so that killing brothers and brothers is commonplace, but they have never considered factors outside the family. Therefore, there are not many dynasties that have truly declined due to the seizure of legitimate rights.
Dynasties have been destroyed because of the rebellion of the people! The biggest problem is that the emperor does not know the sufferings of the people!
"Thank you for your trust, father!" Liu Tuo was also very excited. Ten thousand compliments from others could not win Liu Zhang's trust.
Liu Zhang said: "You are my son. If I don't trust you, who can I trust? Work hard and study carefully with Kong Ming. In the entire Han Dynasty, no one can compare with Kong Ming when it comes to governing the country!"
Liu Tuodao: "Father, you don't need to be so mean to the clan! It is said that the enfeoffment system is the foundation for the long-term stability of the dynasty. Although the kings of the Han Dynasty often rebelled, the Han Dynasty has stood for four hundred years. The Qin Dynasty implemented the system of prefectures and counties, and only fifteen
It will perish in a year!”
"Fifteen years of the Qin Dynasty?" Liu Zhang said: "I would rather have the Qin Dynasty for fifteen years than the four hundred years of the Han Dynasty! Because in the fifteen years of the Qin Dynasty, the people wanted to rebel but no one dared to rebel. What about the four hundred years of the Han Dynasty?
Is there real peace? Silly boy, if you want the country to last for a long time, you must keep pace with the times, especially the law! Only by restricting behavior by law and educating with morality can the country be long-term and stable. If half of the Analects of Confucius governs the world, then
It’s all nonsense! Remember, if you want to govern a country well, it doesn’t rely on any one’s words, but on wise and wise leadership and sacrifice!”
"Sacrifice?" Liu Tuo was a little confused. In fact, not everyone could understand Liu Zhang's words.
Liu Zhang smiled and said: "In fact, from my father's point of view, the emperor is just a profession, but this profession has so much power that people who sit on it start to be greedy! When Qin Shihuang became emperor, he forgot the suffering of the people. Han Gaozu
After sitting on the throne, he handed over the world to his son, regardless of whether his son was qualified or not! Take Emperor Huiwen of the Han Dynasty Liu Ying, he was obviously a cowardly child, but he was asked to stir up the hope of the Han Dynasty and the people.
Obviously, this is stupid! If I were Liu Bang, I would sacrifice Liu Ying and let other children succeed, or use other methods to ensure the stability of the Han Dynasty. Of course, the sacrifice I am talking about is not to let Liu Ying die, but to let Liu Ying die.
It’s about finding a suitable profession for him. For example, studying knowledge, or educating the people!”
Speaking of this, Liu Zhang sighed in his heart. No matter how powerful the Mingjun Holy Lord is, he can't stop someone from trying to cause trouble behind his back, and these people who make trouble are often relatives of the emperor. In Liu Zhang's heart, he admires Li Shimin and Zhu Yuanzhang the most, but
These two wise kings had some flaws in their treatment of their heirs.
Let’s take Li Shimin as an example. He was strict with himself and lenient with others. When a good friend broke the law, he personally asked for leniency but did not directly order a pardon. However, he was a little indulgent towards his son! For example, Li Shimin’s prince Li Chengqian once stole farmland.
Cattle were slaughtered for meat. According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, the crime of privately slaughtering cattle was very serious, but Li Shimin only scolded Li Chengqian and did not deal with it in accordance with the law, because Li Chengqian was the prince, the son of Li Shimin, and might inherit the throne in the future.
The throne! But Li Shimin never thought about it, wouldn't this be a violation of the law?
Let’s talk about Zhu Yuanzhang. He has been very strict in dealing with corruption and bending the law all his life, but when it comes to his son, even killing people or even killing officials is just a reprimand. The emperor takes the lead in breaking the law, why should the people in the world abide by the law? The law is
Dignity is not an empty talk. Shang Yang once said that we need rule of law, not rule by men. What is rule of law? It means punishing crimes in accordance with the law, without mixing in human feelings!
Everyone must be responsible for their own actions, even the prince. However, when the emperor breaks the law and the common people are equally guilty, in the eyes of the emperor, it is just empty words. How can the authority of the law be protected in this way? Liu Zhang just wanted to abolish the privileges.
Classes, even the princes and clans cannot escape the sanctions of the law, how can those meritorious children violate the law? Wealth does not necessarily require land and privileges. If you have money, you will have a good life. If you have money, you can't live a good life and think about it all day long.
Those who violate laws and disciplines and bring harm to the people must not be allowed to live in the family, even if they are their own sons. Otherwise, there would be no such thing as killing one's relatives out of justice!
"I understand, kid!" Liu Tuo asked with a smile: "What if no one among the heirs can inherit the throne?"
"I won't tell you now!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "If you can inherit my aspirations and career, when I am ready to retire, I will tell you what I should do if I don't have an outstanding heir!"
"Retirement?" Liu Tuo asked with some confusion: "Father, what is retirement?"
"I just want to find a place to retire when I am successful!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "A person who is too old will inevitably become confused. I am not prepared to work hard for the country all my life! Besides, if I don't retire and just work until I am eighty years old, you will
He is almost sixty, why not pass the throne directly to his grandson!"
"Father is joking!" Liu Tuo said: "With father's ability, let alone eighty years old, even if he works until he is a hundred years old, he will not be confused!"
"Stop flattering! Governing a big country is like cooking small fresh food. Only by being careful and walking on thin ice can you govern a country well. You can't be sloppy at all!" Seeing Liu Tuo thoughtfully, Liu Zhang didn't want to continue preaching. He asked with a smile: "What are you looking for?"
What's wrong with me?"
Liu Tuo replied: "Father, it's getting late. Mother asked me to treat you to dinner. We have been chatting for so long. I must be waiting impatiently..."
"Then don't keep them waiting, let's go!" Pulling up Liu Tuo and taking the two girls, Liu Zhang strode towards the back house...
Although he did not want his words to spread, Liu Zhang's words still made a fuss to everyone, and the culprits were Mi Zhen and Zhen Rong. They did not intend to go against Liu Zhang's wishes, but wanted Liu Zhang's important ministers to persuade Liu Zhang to let him go.
He changed his original intention. But the two women did not expect that Liu Zhang's ministers would also be persuaded!
Hearing Liu Zhang's words, some people who thought they had merit or were even proud of their merit were very ashamed. They immediately restrained their families to avoid breaking the law. Those who had already broken the law also came to Yousi in person or surrendered themselves accompanied by their family members.
Because Liu Zhang said that everyone must be responsible for their own actions!
The public security in the six states is very clean. There is no rampage by the privileged class. The people's crimes are petty theft at most. Under the strong crackdown, Liu Zhang's rule can be described as not picking up things on the road and not closing the house at night. Of course, for those who violate laws and disciplines and commit crimes.
Except for the extremely vicious people, Liu Zhang did not use particularly cruel methods.
In Liu Zhang's mind, law enforcement has always been based on education, with punishment as a supplement. He removed harsh and corporal punishment from the Qin Law and allowed offenders to undergo labor reform! Originally, Liu Zhang had been letting prisoners build roads, reclaim land, and participate in some construction
, and those who violated the law were also forced by the government to do the same work as the prisoners, but their treatment was much better.
Those who send their loved ones to surrender feel relieved when they hear that their loved ones do not have to suffer physical pain, and the work is just harder. Even for the most vicious criminal, no family member wants to see his limbs broken, with his hands and feet cut off! Of course, there are also
Many officials felt that this was too cheap for the prisoners and suggested that their sentences be increased.
Liu Zhang did not believe that harsh punishments were a good cure for crime. In his opinion, the high crime rate in the Han Dynasty was entirely due to the fact that the people did not have enough to eat and lack of warmth. He believed that as long as the lives of the people got better and better, the Han Dynasty would
It is becoming more and more prosperous. At that time, as long as the most kind-hearted Han people have a mouthful of food, who will be willing to hang their heads on their belts and risk their lives? The first procedure of Chang'an's reform, Liu Zhang decided to start with the law...