Governor please stay

Chapter 355 Weak and pitiful and helpless, but...

A few days later, several drafts of famous laws and regulations were sent to Liu Yishou's desk, which surprised the governor who had just said it casually and still had a lot to do later.

You must know that famous laws and regulations are the most fundamental idea of ​​a country's legislation, even if it takes two years to revise word by word, it can be tolerated.There have been several drafts in just a few days, which also made Liu Yishou feel that there are a lot of talents under his command.

In fact, what he didn't understand was that in the feudal era, the highest achievement of a literati was not to usurp the throne and become an emperor or minister of power, but to preside over the compilation of state legal documents and participate in legislation.

The second is to edit the official history of previous dynasties.

Like being a powerful minister, being a commander-in-chief like Zhuge Wuhou is not the highest pursuit.That was just a side-step.

For example, Zhu Yi, who has controlled the Nanliang center for decades, has a very low evaluation from later generations (non-modern), and does not think it is a big deal for him to have power over the government and the public.

Most of the scholars under Liu Yishou came from the north and were very familiar with Wei Lu. The famous laws and regulations were also written based on Wei Lu, and the level was relatively close.

But what Cui Xian wrote was slightly different, and he actually combined "Punishment" and "Law".Obviously, this scribe who has served as a military judge for a long time has a much deeper understanding of laws and regulations than others.

The rule of law is an important tool for ruling a country, and it is extremely cultural and technical in itself.In other words, without a deep understanding of political and economic operations and a thorough control over morality, it is difficult to compile reasonable and appropriate national laws and regulations.

Barbaric states can only adopt rough and vague laws, which is a matter of ability, not the will of the ruler.

After reading it for a long time, Liu Yishou put down the draft in his hand and fell into deep thought.

It was impossible to establish a constitution in ancient times. The original intention of the constitution was to delegate the power of the monarchy to institutions such as "parliament".

In the feudal era of China, the criminal law was the highest law, and the emperor was the person who could directly control the revision of the criminal law.

The famous laws and regulations are the general principles of criminal law, so this thing can be regarded as the "source of all laws" at this time.Other economic disputes, neighborhood conflicts and the like are also considered and handled through the rules derived from famous laws and regulations.

No wonder Chen Yuankang and his gang are going crazy.

"You send someone to call Cui Xian, I have something to tell him."

Liu Yishou walked out of the study and said to Yuan Shikang who was on duty outside.

It was already night, and Liu Yishou called Cui Xian over, so there must be something important to discuss.However, Yuan Shikang felt that Liu Yishou was too desperate. The war between Wei Guo and Liang Guo was over, so he wanted to indulge himself?Why are you working all day without sleep or food?

Learning from Yuanxiu, wave after wave, Yuan Shikang feels that for Liu Yishou, this is possible!

"My lord, it's the best choice to combine work and rest. This time I successfully got the land of the four counties, my lord will take a rest."

Yuan Shikang persuaded calmly.

"Sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. You all have a way to retreat, but I have no way to retreat. If I slow down, I will die. I can only try to run faster. Go, don't worry about it."

Liu Yishou smiled slightly, and patted Yuan Shikang on the shoulder.

……

Xiurong County is Liu Yishou's previous life in Xinzhou, Shanxi.

During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Xiurong County was located in Xiurongchuan, and the north section was named Erzhuchuan after the Erzhu family.Because of the beautiful appearance of the women who come out here, Sichuan is named "Xiurong".

North Xiurongchuan stretches for more than [-] miles from north to south (Xiurongchuan runs from north to south), with rivers, grasslands, fertile water and grass, and a large number of cattle, horses and sheep. The Erzhu family living here has provided livestock to the Northern Wei court for a long time, and As a result, great wealth was accumulated, and the population grew rapidly as a result.

In short, although Jinyang's geographical conditions are extremely superior, except for the inconvenient transportation, it is like an imperial capital.However, Bei Xiurong is the lair where the Erzhu family has lived for generations.

When people encounter extreme difficulties, they will curl up subconsciously, which is simulating the action when staying in the mother's womb.And when a force encounters extreme difficulties again, it will subconsciously return to its hometown and struggle in the familiar environment since childhood.

Therefore, the deployment of Er Zhurong's troops was not to keep the large troops in Jinyang, but to order Murong Shaozong to lead Murong's troops to guard Jinyang, and Er Zhurong himself led his troops to restore strength in Beixiurongchuan.

Er Zhurong's situation was much worse than it seemed.In the past few years, there were several vicious battles, and many core members were lost. Especially in the battle of Suiyang, his direct descendants suffered heavy losses, and many of them were captured by Liu Yishou's trilogy. I don't know how those people are doing.

To make matters worse, most of the nomadic tribes who have always been attached to Erzhu tribe live in the upper reaches of the grasslands north of Beixiurongchuan. flirt.

Seeing that Er Zhurong had retreated to Beixiurong River, those nomadic tribes left one after another, and many people wandered around Qilian Tianchi, which was not very far from Beixiurong.

Obviously, these people had ulterior motives and harbored ill intentions towards Er Zhubu, eyeing them covetously.The rules on the grassland are more straightforward than those in the Central Plains. It is not uncommon for former masters to become slaves after losing their power.

The drought in Henan, the drought in Hebei, the severe drought in Guanzhong, and the drought all over the world have not affected the growth of grass in Xiurongchuan.

Because of the drought in Jinyang area, there is agitation among the people competing for water for irrigation, but because the North Xiurong area is mainly based on animal husbandry, there is no hard demand for irrigation, so it is still very calm here, um, temporarily calm.

On this day, Er Zhurong was drunk in the study of his mansion in Xiurong County, and he hated the betrayal of Gao Huan and others.However, the Erzhu family has lost the period of opportunity in history, and it is almost impossible to fish in troubled waters again.

For a moment, Er Zhurong felt that killing Yuan Ziyou was a bit hasty.

The reason why the Erzhu family was able to take over Luoyang in the first place was actually an important reason that was overlooked by people, that is, since the Tuoba family started their business, the Erzhu family has always been the watchdog here in Xiurongchuan, and by the way, they raised horses and raised horses. Livestock for military supplies.

The Erzhu clan built a network of official relationships in the Wei state through continuous marriages, which provided invisible but tangible convenience for Er Zhurong to eventually enter Luoyang.

It's a pity that the Yuan clan has lost power now, but the Erzhu clan has not completely filled this power vacuum.So Erzhurong's invisible loss is actually very clear: Erzhu's lost the political resources accumulated for a hundred years, and his reputation in Wei State became notorious.

No, it should be said that the original Wei State had already existed in name only.

"I didn't listen to Yi Shou's words at the beginning, and it was too late to regret..."

Er Zhurong was lying on the table, murmuring repeatedly.

"Uncle! Uncle!"

Er Zhuzhao whispered in Er Zhurong's ear.

"What's the matter?"

Er Zhurong sat up straight, squinted his eyes, and asked, smelling of alcohol.

Seeing his dejected look, Er Zhuzhao couldn't bear it, but he still said in a deep voice: "Uncle, there is someone in the city who had an affair with that He Liuhun, and I caught him!"

Private news?Isn't this normal? It's not the first time!

Er Zhurong wiped his face, and sighed displeasedly: "People's hearts are like this, they seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, there is nothing to say, let's kill them together with the family."

Er Zhurong looked indifferent.

"Uncle, rebellion is not the point, the point is this letter."

Er Zhuzhao handed over the seized letter to Er Zhurong, and when the latter saw it, most of his drunkenness dissipated in an instant!
This letter was written in the name of Gao Huan, but it could be seen that it was not written by Gao Huan himself, Er Zhurong still knew Gao Huan's handwriting.The letter said that Hedouling Bufan, who is entrenched in Hexi, will come from the grassland in the north and attack Bei Xiurong.

Since you are sincerely relying on me, Gao, then cooperate with Hedouling Bufan to help capture Bei Xiurong.At that time, when it comes to rewards for meritorious deeds, your share will inevitably be indispensable.

A typical nomination certificate, newcomers must stab the old owner in the back.

The literal meaning is actually easy to understand.However, there was another layer of hidden meaning in this letter, which Er Zhuzhao didn't understand.

Gao Huan has the appearance of a hero, with the heart of seeking the world.Hedouling Bufan is a Xianbei immigrant from Fufeng Pingling, and later brought a group of people to sit in Hexi, and has no background at all.What reason does Gao Huan have to help Hedouling Bufan?

More importantly, why should such confidential and important news be clearly stated in the letter?Wouldn't it be enough to send someone to dictate it?
"This is He Liuhun's plan to kill three scholars with two peaches."

Er Zhurong said in a deep voice.

Obviously, this letter does not even rule out that Gao Huan ordered people to make a noise in Xiurong County, deliberately exposing it to Er Zhuzhao.There is only one purpose, to let the people of the Erzhu family know that Hedouling Bufan is coming to attack.

So, you must be prepared, and you must not be successfully attacked by Hedouling Bufan!
This is probably what Gao Huan wanted to say.

Er Zhurong already felt Gao Huan's deep malice from this letter.

……

Although it was already late at night, and Liu Yishou called him just before he fell asleep, Cui Xian was not annoyed at all, and was even very excited.Of course, this may also have something to do with his sister giving birth to the "eldest son".

"I have read all the drafts of these famous laws and regulations, and only what you wrote wins my heart."

In the study, Liu Yishou handed the draft to Cui Xian, and nodded in satisfaction.

"My lord, the subordinates feel that the matter of the Eight Discussions cannot be simply abolished. This is an important means for the master to restrain many people. The Eight Discussions can not only reduce the punishment, but also increase the punishment!"

Cui Xian said calmly, he believed that Liu Yishou would understand what he meant.

"Is there an additional punishment?"

Liu Yishou was thoughtful and changed a word, and the meaning was completely changed.

If Ba Yi is only for reducing the sentence, then this is a tool of Wang Zha's level of oppression.

However, if the sentence can be increased while the sentence is reduced, it will be similar to the final ruling of the Supreme Court in later generations. At the same time, it has the power and procedure to review the case, which can reduce the occurrence of unjust, false and wrongly decided cases.

Well, this tool can actually be kept, although it will also carry a strong taste of power struggle at the same time.

Liu Yishou glanced at Cui Xian, who was somewhat expectant, and murmured in his heart: This little witty ghost, is it really more terrifying if an honest person takes it seriously?

"Well, what you said is reasonable. But eight discussions, lack of a master, who will discuss it? I think it's better to set up a special government office under my rule, called Dali Temple, to review those who need to review Case. You, come to be the Minister of Dali Temple, and take the lead in compiling the new law by the way."

"really!"

Cui Xian was so excited that she wanted to jump up!Liu Yishou is indeed a hero, even though he is living in the Liang Kingdom now, all he thinks about is the world, and he has absolutely no intention of idling.

If one force wants to replace another, maintain its long-term advantage, and finally change the dynasty, what is your core competitiveness?
Can fight better?To better discover talents?Can it accommodate the people better?These are all counted, but you can't be biased, and you can't just specialize in one of them.

"I think that this law should be divided into sub-sections such as famous regulations, military law, household marriage, unscrupulous activity, robbery, litigation, fraud, miscellaneous affairs, arrest and death, and prison sentence. There are three sub-subjects of guarding and stables. If you didn't expect it, you can fill it in.

After this law was compiled, it was first implemented in the Shouyang area, and then gradually spread to the areas under our rule.

As for the principle, both regulations and cases are given equal importance, and cases should be dealt with urgently, while judgments should be delayed.At the same time, we set up a school in Shouyang to train officials who handle cases. "

"My lord, all those things need money... Is it really necessary?"

Cui Xian smiled helplessly.

"The money that should be spent still needs to be spent, and it is not in a hurry now, let's compile a new code first."

Liu Yishou sighed, everything is difficult at the beginning, if a power only regards itself as a feudal town from the beginning, and does not think about what will happen in the future, then in the future, it will only be expected to be a feudal town.

Xiao Yan was able to replace Southern Qi in the first place because he actually took advantage of the "state machine" of Southern Qi. Those officials in Jiankang changed from officials of Southern Qi to officials of Nanliang in a sudden change.Of course, such disadvantages are also obvious. Shen Ke of Southern Qi was inherited by Nanliang and passed down from generation to generation.

Gao Huan was able to gain a foothold in Yecheng because of the Hebei family, which could provide them with enough talents!This is also an important reason why he was able to gain an advantage in the struggle with Er Zhurong.

"Although we are weak, pitiful, and helpless, but..."

Liu Yishou didn't know how to tell Cui Xian, he could only knock on the table with his fist and said: "But we have lofty ideals. The short-lived peace will not last long. Liang Guo is decaying step by step, and when it reaches a At the critical point, violent storms will blow. When Bodhisattva Xiao crosses the river, he really wants to see if he is a clay bodhisattva."

A lot of things have been said quite straightforwardly, Cui Xianshen nodded and said: "My lord's ambition, I know it. I just leave it to me to write the new law."

"No, let Chen Yuankang, Wang Wei, Yang Min and others help you together, but you finally decided to integrate it into a manuscript. Although this matter is not urgent, the sooner the better."

Legislation is a major event in the country. In the feudal era, the most important thing is to abolish the laws of the previous dynasty.Liu Yishou's worry is also natural.

Cui Xian rolled up his sleeves and bowed deeply to Liu Yishou.

"By the way, all cities, market towns and even villages under the rule have issued arrest warrants for Yuanxiu."

Liu Yishou said something that shocked Cui Xian.

"Master, didn't you ask Dai Zigao to send Yuan Xiu to Yecheng?"

Cui Xian asked suspiciously.

"It's his business that he went to Yecheng. I wanted him because he committed a crime. This is what I should do as the governor.

Is there any conflict between the two?

The law is clear and upright, and those who are guilty must be prosecuted. This is the most basic justice for a politician.It was my fault for not wanting him. "

Liu Yishou said firmly.

Cui Xian was speechless and could only salute and say goodbye.

(End of this chapter)