Since Li Yibai's successful reform, he has rarely used rebellion to punish others anymore. Therefore, although many people are afraid of him, there are still a few righteous ministers in the court who dare to oppose him.

'Your Majesty, if you don't severely punish Li Yibai's son, this is not enough to make the people angry. This kind of thing has never happened in the Zhenghe period. At that time, too, everyone had the right to express different opinions. Not all remarks were controlled by Li Yibai. ’

Another minister stepped forward and said.

Li Yibai smiled faintly and said, "You can stand here one by one, and you can eat and drink spicy food one by one." It's not because of me, without me, the Great Song would have perished long ago.

Now the people, officials, all of them live well, the Great Song Dynasty is rich and strong, and it is the most powerful country in the world.

But now you want to punish me, is that not ungrateful? ’

Mr. Tan said righteously, "Li Yibai, don't change the topic. You are meritorious to the Great Song Dynasty. But merit does not mean innocence.

Your son has committed a crime, and since he is in accordance with the policy of governing the country according to the law, then he should be punished. And you shouldn't favor him just because you are the king of Wu. The ancients said that the Son of Heaven was guilty of the same crime as the common people. Moreover, your son is not yet noble. ’

Song Huizong also asked, 'King Wu, you need to explain this matter. I remember when you first started with me to establish a constitutional monarchy, you said that a constitutional monarchy needs to have a constitutional future, that is, everyone is equal under the monarchy. And you and your people are not equal at all. How do you explain this? ’

Mr. Tan said, 'King Wu, the same. Constitutionalism as you speak. But the result was after economic and judicial reforms. You didn't do any more political reforms. The national parliament has not yet been formed. As for the Legislative Yuan. That's just what you nominated. Not elected at all.

Everywhere there is no parliament, no voters. You alone decide the whole country's government, so to speak.

How can this be considered constitutional?

Therefore King Wu asks you to keep your promise, first of all, to punish your son. The second is to achieve real political reform. ’

Li Yibai smiled in his heart, "Your Majesty, you think you are the king of Thailand, questioning the head of the military government." The leader was immediately frightened and obedient.

Don't forget. I have taken power from you. ’

After Li Yibai stopped talking in his heart, he immediately said, "Ministers, don't worry. Hear me out. I did not say that there would be no political reform.

It's just that the people's wisdom has not yet been opened, and if our reform is rushed, there will be chaos. This chaos could even lead to the collapse of the entire Great Song Dynasty.

Think about it, there must be a lot of people among those people. They were given democracy, they were given the right to vote, they were given free speech. So what will they do?

That is, constantly putting forward opinions to our court and constantly rectifying our officials. Keep mentioning benefits. In the end, our society became a high-welfare society.

Of course, your benefits are gone. Because they have all been taken upon themselves by the people.

At that time, our economy was definitely down. Because people who don't work receive more benefits than people who work. Then who still works. ’

When Li Yibai said this, all the ministers were stunned. They didn't expect Li Yibai to have this trick.

Song Huizong also hesitated. 'King Wu, when do you plan to reform?' ’

Li Yibai said lightly, "The quality of the people who got the Great Song Dynasty has improved, and the middle class accounts for 80% of the people of the Great Song Dynasty."

I will inevitably initiate political reform. ’

Mr. Tan said angrily, "Li Yibai, you are stealing the country. I have never heard of such a requirement for political reform. As for the high-welfare society you are talking about, there is also a way to avoid it. As long as the electoral system is applied at the time of voting, it is sufficient.

But your son's illegal things are obvious to all, and you can't escape them. ’

'Yes, the whole capital knows about your son, and you must punish your son to make an example. Many ministers said in unison.

'King Wu, you need to set an example for the people of the world, otherwise I will not be able to explain to the people of the world. Song Huizong also spoke.

Li Yibai was helpless, he knew that his son's matter at this time was really conclusive. Under pressure from Song Huizong, he had no choice but to say, 'Okay. The court will have a fair trial in this matter. ’

After Li Yibai returned home, he immediately called Li Xiaobai.

'You bastard. Trouble me. You know you're my son, so give me some restraint. Tomorrow you go to the TV station for an interview, and you have to apologize to the national audience with tears in your eyes.

That would make your sentence a little lighter.

And the people won't be digging into you anymore. ’

'Yes Daddy. The child knows. Li Xiaobai lowered his head and said.

The next day, Li Xiaobai appeared on TV. And it is the Great Song Jingshi TV Station, which is the largest TV station in the country, with the widest coverage and the greatest influence.

'I was wrong...... I shouldn't be drug/drugged, drag racing, hit people, I'm not sensible. When I met the girl, I actually liked her. It's just too impulsive. I'm still young. I still have a long way to go...... Please forgive me......

When the people watched the TV, many people scoffed, 'This is just a show.'" This bastard kid. ’

'yes. How could King Wu hand over such a child. ’

This guy is crying really or not, and you can tell what he taught before at a glance. ’

'Hey, under the pressure of the emperor and the ministers, it's good that he can come out and apologize. ’

'yes. It's a bit of progress, all in all. ’

In fact, when it comes to progress, it is Wu Fan, the editor-in-chief of Jiangnan Daily, who has made a greater push. He risked the newspaper being shut down to report on it. ’

I heard that his newspaper office is still being seized. It's just so unfair. Li Xiaobai admitted that he was wrong in this matter. This shows that they are doing the right thing. Do the right thing, why do you still seize it. ’

Not only is it a seizure, I heard that the staff of those newspapers have not yet been released. ’、

It's infuriating. We have to take to the streets to protest. Protest to let them go, let them unseal the newspaper. ’

'Yes. Maybe if we do this, we will get a response from the emperor. will further force Li Yibai to make concessions. ’

So three or five young men went out into the streets.

They shouted slogans and held slogans for Li Yibai to release him.

'Release Liu Hezhen. Liu Hezhen is not guilty. ’

Many people joined in when they saw them doing what was right, and the crowd walked more and more down the street. Gradually, there are already thousands of people.

At this time, Li Yibai was lying on the rocking chair of the mansion.

'King Wu, it's not good. There were people making trouble on the streets of the capital, and they demanded that Liu Hezhen and others, whom we arrested last time, be released. ’

A head of the Secret Service came in a hurry.

Li Yibai immediately woke up, "What." It's the other way around. You immediately order the police and the Secret Service to press down. These people are really troublesome, and I have already arranged for the court to try my son. They actually gave me such a show.

The more they protest, the more I will not let go, otherwise it will become natural for them to follow the trend, and they will be willful.

This behavior cannot be habited. ’

'Yes. The head of the Secret Service saluted and went down.

The Secret Service men with riot police, water cannons, shields, batons, tear gas against the protesting crowd.

'Listen to me. The trial of Li Xiaobai's case was soon tried in the court. But it is illegal for you to disturb public order on the streets.

As for Liu Hezhen and others, they were arrested. They violated security laws. If you want to save them, call a lawyer. Don't make a fuss here.

Otherwise, you're welcome. ’

With that, the water column rushed over.

The crowd was hit with water cannons.

A lot of people have their hair and clothes soaked.

The heavy water mist hit the people's faces so hot that they even knocked out their heads.

Many people fainted at the scene.

But many more are still protesting. They tried to break out of the police encirclement.

They threw stones at the police.

The policemen were not polite and began to rush up, blocking them with their shields and whipping them with rubber batons in their hands.

Many people were beaten on the head and bleeding.

Finally, the police also used tear gas.

Finally, it was until midnight, when the protest crowd dispersed due to heavy injuries and exhaustion.

The next day, Li Xiaobai's public trial began.

Li Xiaobai sat in the dock with a low face.

Li Yibai sat in the auditorium, and to Li Yibai's delight, because Li Xiaobai was a minor, he had a way to protect his son from punishment.

The presiding judge looked nervous, and his hands trembling as he turned over the papers.

Not only because this trial was broadcast live on TV, but also because Li Yibai was on the scene.

'Court ......'

Every time the presiding judge asked a word, his eyes involuntarily looked at Li Yibai.

Through the audience of the live TV, everyone can see that this is a good play directed by Li Yibai.

Look at this stupid judge, it's just Li Yibai's dog. Where does he have the slightest independence of the judiciary? ’

'yes. It seems that Li Yibai's set of laws is against our people. His sons are a privileged class, and the law can't hurt them at all. ’

Finally, the presiding judge announced the verdict, 'Li Xiaobai committed the crime of unintentional rape, lost control of the traffic accident, remembered that he was young and ignorant, repented and rehabilitated, and he was a minor.

Therefore, this court sentenced Li Xiaobai to 3 years in prison, suspended for 3 years, and fined 10,000 taels of silver. ’

When the people heard the verdict, they were angry, but there was nothing they could do.

The head of the secret service arrives at the two victims' homes with two boxes of money and several people.

Listen to me. Take the money and be honest and obedient, and you are not allowed to talk nonsense. If you dare to talk nonsense to reporters. We will punish you for treason. You also know what happens to treason. ’

The families of the two victims also know that their opponent is King Wu, and they are simply too small compared to King Wu, and they can't even talk about eggs touching stones.

Getting a sum of money is already the best outcome.

'Yes. We won't talk nonsense. (To be continued......)