"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 reputation as a guarantee for Yu Qiuping, and in front of the whole world, I will issue a poisonous oath to the gods and Buddhas to cut off your children and grandchildren, and promise not to infringe on your rights." Yu Qiuping whispered firmly. For an atheist like Yu Qiuping, swearing poisonous oaths is just commonplace. However, for the superstitious ancients, the poisonous oath is really somewhat binding.

"The second measure is to start from our system itself." Yu Qiuping put down his second finger and pointed to the triangle on the scroll at the same time, "Just like what I just promised His Highness Hatakeyama to say, let the judiciary not be interfered with by power." The system I have set up is actually a separation of executive, legislative, and judicial powers. The Yuqiu family, the Congress, and the courts check and balance each other and sit on an equal footing. ”

"First of all, I'll talk about Yuqiu's family." Yu Qiuping nodded to the top of the triangle, "Yu Qiu's family is my current system, and he has administrative power. Everything in the daily territory is handled by my team, such as water conservancy construction, sending people to collect taxes, or training and expeditions of the army. ”

"And how is there a check and balance between the Yuqiu family, which represents the executive power, and the Diet, which represents the legislative power?" Yu Qiuping pointed to the line between the apex of the Yu Qiu family and the apex of the Congress, and after prolonging the tone, he explained: "The budget that the Yu Qiu family applies for before each quarter must be submitted to the Congress for approval. If the Congress thinks that the Yuqiu family spends too much money or is unreasonable, and can not pass it, then the Yuqiu family will have no money to use, and can only formulate a budget that meets the requirements of the Congress again. ”

"And the constitution and other laws formulated by the National Assembly must be handed over 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 doesn't approve the laws you made, you need to make them again. This time, it would take more than two-thirds of the people to vote for the law to be enacted. On the other hand, if you enact a law with a two-thirds majority, the Yuqiu family has no power to dismiss it, and it will take effect immediately. ”

"Then Your Highness, our parliament is all merchants, if we unanimously pass a decree prohibiting the collection of taxes from merchants, will Your Highness let him pass it?" Konishironzo was keenly aware of the loophole and opened his mouth to ask.

"Naturally, I'm not 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 break them. Yu Qiuping nodded reasonably, "But if you can't collect taxes, it means that the Yuqiu family's treasury has no income." At that time, I will not even be able to maintain my armaments, and I will have to surrender when the enemy comes. The Congress and the Yuqiu family are both prosperous and humiliated, and the skin will not be attached? If the Yuqiu family is gone, do you think the other daimyo will continue to allow you merchants to control the legislative power? ”

Yu Qiuping's words were to the point, and Xiao Nishilongzo nodded suddenly in understanding.

"And 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 of whom were appointed by you, the rest of the judges were all appointed by the Yuqiu family. However, after the appointment of these judges, the Yuqiu family can no longer remove them from their positions or interfere with their promotions, and all promotions and promotions will be taken care of by you, that is, the justice. The Yuqiu family must not interfere in all internal affairs of the court, including trials, personnel evaluations, etc. ”

"And the court, as I just said, can investigate Yuqiu if it finds that there are people in Yuqiu's house who have violated the law. If there is indeed a fact, and there is conclusive evidence, he can be removed without going through me. Yu Qiuping nodded towards Hatakeyama Takamasa and said, "This is the system I set up to maintain the independence of your court. ”

"There are also checks and balances between your courts and Congress." Yu Qiuping then looked around at the seven people present, "The Congress can make a law, but it is up to the court to use this law in the trial. Similarly, if a court investigation proves that a member of Congress has violated the law, he can also be removed. The courts can also invalidate new laws enacted by Congress if they are contrary to the Constitution. ”

"And the budget of the court is also in the hands of Congress, as a check and balance between Congress and the court." Yu Qiuping reassured them with a smile after seeing the worried eyes of the merchants.

"Then if the judge is responsible for how to use the law, what is the role of our legislation, isn't it up to him to have the final say?" Sueyoshi Sunshiro always seemed to be able to grasp the loophole in Yu Qiuping's words and asked again.

"No, no, no. Judges have the power to interpret the law, which means when the wording of the law is ambiguous. If you write clearly in black and white, you don't need to worry about these things. Yu Qiuping replied with a smile, "And please believe in the character of His Highness Hatakeyama, he is definitely not a person who reverses right and wrong for his own selfish interests." ”

"And where is Congress set up? Since there must be a place for the vote. Tsuda asked.

"There's no hurry now, after all, you can't contact me openly before I defeat the Miyoshi family." Yuqiu waved his hand, signaling that there was no need to worry.

"Your Highness, the grass people still have a question?" The veteran Imai Munehisa seems to feel that Yu Qiuping's explanation is still not clear enough, "Then our seats as members of the Diet are also permanent like judges?" ”

"It's not up to me, you can make it yourself." Yuqiu waved his hand and said, "The cake is just so ordered, not enough." If you make it a permanent hereditary, there will definitely be many fellow merchants who will disagree. I would suggest that the auction be re-auctioned every few years, or that you devise a new election method to elect the members of the Council. ”

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your advice." Imai Munehisa nodded, but still whispered with some concern: "It's just that Your Highness... Such checks and balances are simply intertwined in power. But... But..."

"But what is it, why don't you just say it?" Yu Qiuhei looked at Imai Munehisa and encouraged.

"But Your Highness has a Tokiwa in your hand... How dare the grass people and others make a mistake? In case it upsets His Highness, it will still be easy for His Highness to take back our power. As long as Tokiwa is ready to drive to Sakai Town, we will have to bow down and obey orders. ”

"What? Can't you trust my poisonous oath? Yu Qiuping smiled slightly and raised an eyebrow at Imai Munehisa.

"No, no, no! How dare the grass people! Imai Sojiu shook his head again and again when he heard this, and then whispered a little tentatively: "His Royal Highness has always had a good reputation for doing what he says, and the grass people naturally dare not doubt it. I'm afraid that some people around Your Highness can't get used to the huge power of the National Assembly and send troops to act. ”

"Didn't they all promise you to set up the treasury in Sakai Town? In case I really want to send troops to you, you can directly take all the treasury money of the Yuqiu family, and flee to Miyoshi's house or go to other families, isn't the Yuqiu family tantamount to suicide? Yu Qiuping asked again.

"But Sakai Town is also our roots! Leaving Sakai Town, we grass people are also homeless. We don't want to do that unless we have to. Imai Munehisa replied with a sad face again.

"You're right." To the surprise of businessmen and Hatakeyama Takamasa, Yu Qiuping actually did not deny it, but generously admitted it, "So in order to ensure the independence of the Diet and the courts, I have also prepared a third measure." ”

Yu Qiuping cleared his throat, sat up straight generously, and said in a deep voice to the seven people present:

"The eldest son, Yu Qiu, was sent to the court as a hostage. The second son, Yu Qiuyou, was sent to Congress as a hostage. ”

Yu Qiuping glanced at the stunned everyone, and asked himself: "How about it, is this third measure enough?" ”

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"It's... How dare this grass people! In case something happens to the two sons, where can we afford it! Xiao Xi Longzuo's face immediately turned pale when he heard this, "Your Highness has already given such grace, how dare we ask the young master to be a hostage!" ”

"As I said, your power is not something I have given you, but an equivalent exchange." Yuqiu said loudly to the merchants and Hatakeyama Takamasa: "The Yuqiu family is now on the verge of life and death. Without your help, it would have been a dead end. In order to persuade you not to support the powerful Miyoshi family and support me, it is necessary to give you a corresponding reward for the risks you have taken. If I hadn't made such a big concession, you wouldn't have considered cooperating with me at all, but would have supported the Miyoshi family. ”

"In the same way, by sending my son to you as a hostage, I assure you of my sincerity." When Yu Qiuping said this, he not only sighed.

He was actually very reluctant to have two children, and before leaving, he had confessed his plan to the two brothers Imagawa Kaede, Yu Qiuyan, and Yu Qiuyou, and asked them if they were willing to be hostages. If they objected, Yu Qiuping would definitely not insist. To his surprise, the two brothers agreed almost without hesitation, and Kaede Imagawa did not object.

"They are the children of the martial arts family, and it is time to contribute to their own family." After a long silence, Imagawa Kaede said this, "Blindly spoiling them and protecting them will only hurt them, and it's time to let them get in touch with something." ”

"Dad doesn't have to worry about me, I didn't live for the Yuqiu family. I made this choice entirely from my own perspective. Yu Qiuping also replied to Yu Qiuping, "Everyone is fighting for victory, I can't help much, if I can help everyone as a hostage, it is really my honor." ”

"How can such a thing be afraid! Anyway, Dad will never break the contract, so I won't be in danger, right? And wherever I go, Master Amano can't control me, and I don't have to study my homework every day! Yu Qiuyou saw Yu Qiuping's guilt and joked with a smile.

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"That's good enough." Before the businessmen could react, Hatakeyama Takamasa first said, "If it's to end the cycle of chaos, I don't care if it's even if it's sacrificing everything." I've decided to help you, Kawachi Guardian Dai, Yuqiu Zhibu. ”

"Thank you, Your Highness." Yu Qiuping bowed very gratefully, and then turned his attention to the merchants. After exchanging glances with each other, they nodded to Yu Qiuping in unison. However, Imai Munehisa couldn't help but say loudly: "Your Highness said it very well at this time, but if His Royal Highness Oda blames him, where should His Highness Jibu go?" ”

"I'll send someone to convince my lord. The soldiers are in danger, and if you don't help you, the Yuqiu family won't be able to hold on at all. At this point, the lord will definitely not refuse. Yu Qiuping didn't think about it, and promised very firmly, "And even if the lord regrets it afterwards, I promise to stand on the united front with you." ”

After seeing that everyone didn't ask any more questions, Yu Qiuping continued to speak: "That's okay." I would also like to ask His Highness Hatakeyama to send someone to call on the wealthy families of Kawachi to help me, and I would like to ask you from Sakai and Ishiyama to deliver goods to me immediately. Yu Qiuping nodded confidently and said, "When we defeat the Miyoshi family and take 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 Munekazu whispered with some concern, "Don't you need to think about it in the long run?" We can supply His Highness with enough food and grass, and His Highness does not need to rush to a decisive battle. ”

"There will be no decisive battle, and it's not up to me to have the final say."