Throughout the political system of China, from tribes, to feudals, to patriarchy, to the joint government of the Son of Heaven and the aristocracy;

Then to the Shiqing system, to the county system, to the centralized system, to the professional bureaucracy, to the absolutist centralized system.

In a big country, the history of changes in the political system for thousands of years is so complicated!

But... There is no doubt that every step of the way is progress.

Each step represents a new level of productivity and production relations.

It is only Guan Lin, who is a human being in two lifetimes, who can compare the advantages and disadvantages of these systems horizontally, match these systems with reality, and then choose... It is more suitable for the current situation of the Han Dynasty and the political system of the development of the Han Dynasty.

The change of the political system is often accompanied by the development of the economy and the evolution of ideas.

The law of economic development is from primitive agriculture to traditional agriculture (well field system);

to feudal land tenure;

Then to the cottage industry, the government-run handicraft industry, the private handicraft industry, and the commercial development of the towns, which also runs through the emphasis on agriculture and commerce, the sea ban and the closure of the country.

The realm of thought is even more complex.

From the contention of a hundred schools of thought (Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period), to the rule of Legalism (Qin), to the recuperation of Taoism (early Han Dynasty), to the orthodoxy of Confucianism (Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty)...

To the parallel of the three religions, to the integration of the three religions, to the revival of Confucianism (science), and then to the inheritance and criticism of traditional Confucianism!

Further back, there is the New Culture Movement, which is even older and more far-reaching.

Actually, really speaking.

This kind of political system, which is related to ideological awakening and economic development, has failed... That's something to be hated for eternity.

This is no longer as simple as changing the law, it is simply tearing down the existing system of government and rebuilding it.

It's hard...

It's also dangerous!

The Qin Dynasty was destroyed because of violent reforms!

If you don't change it, so what?

Even if Guan Lin helps Liu Bei and makes a big man, Liu Bei will get old, and Adou will also get old.

However, as long as the hereditary system remains unchanged, the "family world" cannot be transformed into the "public world", and the situation of the strong minister and the weak lord is bound to be staged again.

The fight between relatives and eunuchs will also be very loud.

After a short period of peace and prosperity, the Han Dynasty will one day move towards decay, strife, and turmoil.

At that time, how would history record Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Guan Lin?

At most, it's just like Guangwu Zhongxing... Shape Liu Bei into the image of Guangwu and other "sons of luck", and Guan Lin is his "Great Magister"!

However, looking at a hundred years and a thousand years, what is the use of eggs?

Can Han continue?

It is precisely because of this that Guan Lin dares to think down, to think deeply, and to think in complex places.

True...

Even in the process of change, the political system, ideological awakening, and economic development will be the three mountains that will be fiercely pressed on the Han Dynasty.

But Guan Lin... Or rather, the big man has something to rely on.

Because this wave of people led by Liu Bei is a wave of small people who started from the end of Weimo;

Their unity is the opportunity of kings and ministers in thousands of years of Chinese history that has never been seen before or since;

The most, the most, the most, and the most important thing is that there is Zhuge Liang at the SSR level in terms of the level of governance, the development of the handicraft economy, and the ability to awaken the people's thoughts;

can give advice in wartime, can eradicate obstacles for Liu Bei in secret, and work hard as Liu Bei's shadow and mastermind;

There are loyal and righteous people such as Guan Yu and Xu Shu;

There are also border warriors like Ma Chao who have witnessed the chaos of Qiang Hu and the scene of Yongliang's ten rooms and nine emptiness!

Such a combination, if it is not possible to complete this feat of "tearing down and starting over".

That... Who can do it?

And that's based on this... Based on confidence in Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Xu Shu, and Fazheng.

In the process of dialogue with Liu Xie, the Son of Heaven, Guan Lin is confident, his words are sonorous, and his every voice is deafening.

"Your Majesty, it is true that the imperial power is autocratic... The supremacy of imperial power has many positive effects, such as the integration of nationalities, the development of economy, agriculture and trade, the economic and cultural exchanges of all parties, and the unification of the empire. However, we must also face up to its negative side! ”

"Imperial autocracy... The emphasis is on the imperial power, if the emperor is strong, it can cover up all the contradictions, but if it is weak, such as the young son of the royal family, it is inevitable to face the power of the ministers, it is the eunuchs who take power, it is the game between relatives and eunuchs, and then in these games, Emperor Hui of Han lived for twenty-three years, and finally died of depression; Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty lived for twenty-one years and eventually died of illness; Emperor Ping of the Han Dynasty was poisoned by wine when he was more than 14 years old and died in Huangquan; ”

"Emperor Han died at the age of two, and Emperor Liu Bing of Han Chong died of illness when he was three years old; Emperor Han was poisoned at the age of nine; It's His Majesty's brother Emperor Han Shaodi, who is only fifteen years old, and was coerced by that Dong Zhuo... Suicide, isn't it? These are the inherent means of the powerful ministers, before the emperor is in power, or at the beginning of the government, so as to pay another young emperor to control the court again..."

"Dou's, Deng's, Liang's... These relatives and families, you sing and I will appear on the stage, and control the superscript, even if there are no relatives, such as Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao and other powerful ministers... That's a lot to go on! Your Majesty has been the emperor for more than 20 years... Your Majesty also said that it was walking on thin ice, presumably what I said, Your Majesty can empathize, right? ”

After a brief exposition of the advantages and disadvantages of the existing political system and the "history of the suffering of the Han Emperor", Guan Lin's tone became a little softer, and he said lightly.

"Your Majesty, I have an idea, if it succeeds, although it may not be able to solve all the problems once and for all, but... But it can make the empire more stable, so that thousands of Li Shu can recuperate, and they can let themselves go as His Majesty wishes... It's not me or my uncle who let your majesty go, but your majesty, you let yourself go! ”

This...

When Guan Lin's words came out.

Undoubtedly, Liu Xie was surprised and shocked.

What a well-organized, in-depth and concise insight!

Of course, that's not the point, the point is that he... He Guan Lin actually used the suffering history of the "Han Emperor" to interpret a new point of view, that is, whether the centralized imperial power is reasonable?

Centralized imperial power to the royal family... Is it a disaster for the young Son?

This is too bold, and this is completely contrary to the concepts of "divine power of heaven" and "the son of heaven is ordered by heaven" mentioned by Dong Zhongshu, which have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Can... However, at this moment, I don't know if Liu Xie wanted to break free from the cage brought by the imperial power, or if he was persuaded by Guan Lin's deafening insights from the bottom of his heart.

He didn't even feel the slightest... This is a big reversal.

Even, the so-called "idea" put forward by Guan Lin, he was a little eager to know... What exactly?

"Anyway, I want to hear how you want to make the empire stable, how do you want to make me let myself go?"

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The sky was still dark, with no light in sight, and the rolling clouds blackened the sky.

But the torch shines with many splendour.

The night breeze in Luoyang is really strong... The wind blew on his face like a knife.

Guan Yu was wearing a brand-new official robe and walked into the entrance of the tunnel, because he wanted to see the Son of Heaven, so... It will be a special grand point.

But what Guan Yu didn't expect was that when he entered the tunnel and walked through the long corridor, he was almost there... When the Son of Heaven was in the stone room, more torches were lit here. They all came first.

Xi Cao Peng Wei Wei, Tai Doctor Ling Jiping, Shaofu Geng Ji, Prime Minister Si Zhi Wei Huang.

And Zhu Ling, and Xu Shu... There were many more Hanchens, and they were all here, but their expressions were a little exaggerated, as if they had heard something deafening.

Guan Yu continued to step forward, and finally when he walked to Xu Shu's side, he couldn't help but open his mouth, "You..."

He was going to say, "You're all here?" ”

But the words just began, but Xu Shu hurriedly compared his index finger and signaled to silence Guan Yu.

Guan Yu put away what he wanted to say, but saw Xu Shu's eyes signaling...

Guan Yu noticed that in the stone room in front, the words of his son Guan Lin were being heard.

Guan Yuden realized, and he lowered his voice.

"Cloud Banner is in contact with Your Majesty..."

Without waiting for Guan Yu to finish speaking, Xu Shu hurriedly nodded, still signaling Guan Yu not to make a sound, just listen quietly.

Guan Yu's eyes met many people among the many torches, but it seemed that they all had more important things than greeting Guan Yu, they quickly turned their heads forward, still quietly listening to the conversation.

It was as if the words coming from the stone chamber made them a little shocked, some indescribable, and some needed careful meditation.

Guan Yu also quieted down.

I only heard this time, as if Guan Lin's voice had just fallen, and it was the turn of the Son of Heaven to speak.

"A parliamentary constitutional monarchy? Cloud Flag... What do you mean... You have to completely overthrow the existing imperial system and then establish... An empire where parliament coexists with the monarch? And in this empire, although the emperor is the lord of a country, it is only symbolic, accepting the worship of all peoples, performing offerings and sacrifices to heaven, earth, man, and gods, but... But they don't have any political power or military power? On the contrary... The council you mentioned, the council has the supreme power, including the law-making, the government... Military... and a series of political and military affairs related to the imperial state! ”

Liu Xie's words were smooth, but... Undoubtedly, his heart was throbbing, shocking, and incredible.

It is too bold and unbelievable to transfer all the imperial power to the parliament as only a "symbolic" part of the emperor, the head of a country!

That is, he doesn't want to be the emperor, if he changes the monarch, Guan Lin's words alone are enough to make him lose his head, no... It's the Nine Clans!

But... Liu Xie is also a monarch who is very good at thinking.

From this unbelievable form of government, he found something.

For example, the inheritance of the Han family...

For example, the battles of the court...

Another example... His heart is full of eyes, and he is looking forward to the freedom he wants!

Yes, because in this "parliamentary constitutional monarchy", although the emperor is the lord of a country, it is only symbolic, then he is no longer a threat to any powerful ministers and relatives, then there will be no such thing as Emperor Han died at the age of two, Emperor Liu Bing of Han Chong died of illness at the age of three, and Emperor Han Zhen was poisoned at the age of nine... Such a tragedy in charge of the ministers!

There will be no one to blackmail the Son of Heaven to order the princes...

It seems that all the strife and tribulation are far away from the identity of the Son of Heaven, but such a Son of Heaven only needs to do something... Something that has nothing to do with the struggle.

Even... No one can restrain his freedom anymore!

On the contrary, in this way, the emperor has changed from the most dangerous identity to the most relaxed identity, and the inheritance of the royal family is easier to pass on from generation to generation, until thousands of generations! Forever!

Think about it this way...

The "parliamentary constitutional monarchy" mentioned by Guan Lin is somewhat bold, but... There is a certain positive place!

Although it violates Confucianism's 400 years of praise in the world, people's hearts are deeply rooted in the "divine authority of the monarchy" and "etiquette outline", but at least, in Liu Xie's view, he does not exclude!

It's a very novel way to do that.

On the contrary, it was Guan Yu outside the door, and he listened carefully to Liu Xie's mouth for the first time... Words from son Yunqi.

He almost dropped his jaw in shock, and his cheeks, which were originally the color of red dates, were as white as paper at this moment...

Confused!

It is no exaggeration to say that Guan Yu at this moment was stunned, and his brain was buzzing.

Yunqi's idea is too jumpy, too unbelievable...

Don't say that it's someone else, even if he Guan Yu has a little unacceptable feeling for a while.

What he subconsciously thought in his heart was:

- "Oh my God, Cao Cao is blackmailing the Son of Heaven to order the princes, treating the Son of Heaven as a puppet, but my son Cloud Banner... Is this to make the Son of Heaven accept the identity of this puppet calmly?"

- "No... If it is the title of emperor, which itself does not have any rights, then... The so-called puppets are impossible to talk about!"

The more Guan Yu thought about it, the more confused he became, he felt that his head was going to explode, and he couldn't turn it around.

Then...

Guan Lin's voice sounded again, categorically.

"Yes..."Guan Lin tried to imagine the world after the constitutional monarchy, "The parliament is elected by the people, such as my uncle, my father, my third uncle, Zhuge Junshi, Mr. Xu Shu... will be a member of the parliament, and even the members of this council can be leaders and elites from all walks of life, all national policies, military and political affairs are discussed and decided by them, no one is a monopoly, they are among each other... It's about checking and balancing each other! ”

"Absolute rights mean absolute corruption, relative rights, rights to be checked and balanced against each other, but with a better chance of satisfying the interests of all parties and classes... Just imagine, although my father is loyal and brave, he is easy to make brain tricks and do some things that will do more harm than good to the big man, but if the council exists, it will not be my father who made this decision, with Zhuge Junshi and Mr. Xu Shu's persuasion? Will my dad still be so easy to make brain twitches? ”

With Guan Lin's words, the more Liu Xie listened, the more he tasted... The more I listened, the more I felt that this was not something unacceptable at all.

This will even have an extremely positive impact on the continuation of the Han Dynasty and the Han Empire, which lasted for thousands of years.

There is nothing easier than this system to bind all parties and weigh the pros and cons of each party.

Of course, there will be corruption in any system, and over time there will be all sorts of intertwined intertwined... But even so, this is already the most comparatively fair, the most benevolent system for the Han Dynasty and the thousands of li.

It's just that...

Guan Lin gave an example to Guan Yu, which made eavesdropping outside the door... Ah no, it's Guan Yu who is eavesdropping on the bright light is a little embarrassed!

What is it called? My dad is prone to brain pumping?

Your brain is prone to pumping!

Your whole family's brains are prone to pumping!

Guan Yu thought about this...

Liu Xie's voice came out again, "So... Is it the parliament that formulates military and national policies? And who is responsible for the execution? ”

"Cabinet!" Without thinking, Guan Lin continued, "The cabinet is elected by all the Han people, including the Son of Heaven, and the cabinet is responsible for the implementation of these military and national policies, and the cabinet is supervised by the parliament and is responsible to the parliament... The parliament is responsible to the Son of Heaven, if the cabinet does not do well, the parliament can be abolished and replaced, if the parliament does not do well, the Son of Heaven can also be the only person who 'initiates the replacement of the parliament', and then all the Han people will vote, whether to replace the parliament, or keep the parliament! ”

Speaking of this, Guan Lin paused, "Even, the members of the parliament and the cabinet are not static, they have to be selected every few years, some are eliminated, and some are promoted... Always let the parliament and the cabinet have fresh blood, and the most important thing is that the members of the parliament are not hereditary, that is... Lao Tzu is not a cabinet, he is not a parliament, son... Can't inherit? As for whether he can go to this high position again, it depends on his ability and creation. ”

This...

Liu Xie listened to it with relish in the front, but in the back... When Guan Lin mentioned that the parliament and the cabinet are not immutable, not hereditary, and cannot be inherited, Liu Xie's eyes couldn't help but widen.

"It's so bold... It's almost a New Deal, and in the past... In order to weaken the interests of the vassal king, the Han Dynasty issued a decree of tui'en, and gradually reduced the territory and rights of the princes. You let these nobles completely lose their inheritance and hereditary rights, and they will kill you! ”

Liu Xie's tone was a little stumbling, and he was even more nervous between his words...

Guan Lin smiled, "I know, so... If this new policy is implemented, it will be very dangerous, such as the Shang Dynasty reform, which is often accompanied by sacrifice... It's not that I, Guan Lin, can do it independently, this requires my uncle, my father, my third uncle, my son Uncle Long, Mr. Zhuge , Mr. Fa Zheng, Mr. Xu Shu... It needs to be completed reasonably by thousands of people of insight in the world, and the reform and change cannot be completed all at once, but step by step. Perhaps, Mr. Zhuge will do ten or a hundred times better than what I said! ”

Yes, if you really want to carry out this new deal, if you really want to transition the feudal monarchy into a "parliamentary system and a constitutional monarchy", then the most, the most, the most, the most crucial is the person who implements this new policy.

Zhuge Kongming...

Even in history, if he is the second person, Guan Lin feels... It may not work out!

Because, Guan Lin understands Zhuge Liang, this... Isn't it the ideal city-state that he wants to build?

Even... This requires a huge boost of productivity!

What Guan Lin can provide is the methods and drawings that can really realize these... It's still Zhuge Kongming!

Or in this history... may be the immortal genius who knows the most about governing the country and knows Anbang the most!

With this in mind...

With a "whew", Guan Lin took a long breath and continued to speak.

It seems to be imagining for the Son of Heaven and building a beautiful blueprint for him.

"When the time comes, Your Majesty will still be the Son of Heaven, still the master of this empire, and accept the worship of all peoples, and Your Majesty can also use your prestige and influence to do some things that Your Majesty wants, such as... I saw that there were many medical books in this stone room, and I wanted to come to Your Majesty... I'm eager to learn some medicine! ”

"Or is it the desire to... Rescue some people with your own hands! It's simple... Because His Majesty is the Son of Heaven, the Son of Heaven is still sent by God, and he is still respected by all the people... He shouldn't just be a symbol, a totem of power, why can't the Son of Heaven become a member of Xinglin? Why can't he use his influence to improve the status of Xinglin and wantonly establish official medical offices in various places... Set up free clinics, so that patients have medical treatment, so that patients have medicine, so that... His Majesty got freedom, but what this great man's thousands of Li Shu got... But it is a monarch who only appears in dreams, only in ideals, and they love it immensely! ”

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