amaotonovel Chapter 607 Escaping the Cyclical Law
Chapter 607 Escaping the Cyclical Law
"Your Majesty's wish is understood by this humble subject."
"But I can't even fully utilize my medical skills right now, so how can I have any spare thoughts to think about other things?"
"but......"
But, but what!?
Emperor Zhu Chongba had never found Zhao Zheng so hateful. He could have explained it in a single sentence, but Zhao Zheng deliberately kept him in suspense.
But he can't get angry right now.
Although he didn't name the historical cycle law as such, his years of research were not entirely in vain.
Therefore, they also realized the same principle!
But how to solve it? Only when they realized it, or rather, when they finally reached that point, did they take this problem seriously and bring it to the forefront for discussion.
But if it doesn't solve the problem, it's just unnecessary trouble.
Xu Jin, who was focused on drinking tea, also quietly pricked up his ears, wanting to hear what Zhao Zheng would have to say.
After all, he was a duke with many people in his household, so future generations would definitely encounter the same problem.
"However, I remember my great ancestor saying a couple of things when I was a child."
Zhao Zheng didn't continue drinking, after all, Old Zhu didn't have that kind of temper.
"Ancestor?"
"A great man!"
Emperor Zhu Chongba and Xu Jin immediately locked eyes, and then both saw certainty in each other's eyes.
With the sacred truth before them, how could they not believe?
There were some Western barbarians, but only a very small number.
And doesn't this also prove the capabilities of the Zhao family ancestors?
We almost wrongly accused a loyal and virtuous person!
Emperor Zhu Chongba, in particular, looked at Zhao Zheng with a more genuine gentleness.
Yes, although we don't like the radical faction in the Zhao family, we have to admit that they are the ones who suit our tastes the most.
"Speak quickly, my dear minister, I am all ears!"
"Even if there's no solution right now, listening to the words of a sage is a stroke of luck for us!"
Finally, Emperor Zhu Chongba even uttered the words "respectfully listening".
"But I dare not."
"We hereby grant you acquittal!"
Zhao Zheng smiled slightly as he heard those words.
"Yes! That's right..."
"That is the people supervising the government."
"The imperial court reformed itself."
“Strengthen the backbone, accept the age of retirement, make tough decisions, and let new people take the lead.”
"Your Majesty, I have finished speaking."
Fearing he might not have explained things clearly, Zhao Zheng thoughtfully added a note for the two elderly people in front of him.
While ensuring that his words were clear, he also increased his speaking speed slightly.
"..."
"!!!"
But that's not the key point!
Upon hearing this, Xu Jin immediately picked up the teapot.
Emperor Zhu Chongba wondered if he hadn't heard clearly; he was getting old.
After all, Zhao Zheng offered two solutions, especially the first one.
It's no different from openly declaring that you want to rebel against the dynasty.
"My dear minister, do you know what you're saying?"
"The people supervise the government?"
"Are you suggesting we rebel against ourselves?!"
The blind Zhao Zheng caught the eye of Emperor Zhu Chongba, and his previous warmth vanished.
really! really!
Everyone in the Zhao family is the same!
They have always thought this way, and they have always acted this way!
Even Emperor Zhu Chongba recalled his support for the reforms of every head of the Zhao family over the years.
Like many others, those who couldn't escape the Zhao family's patrols filed several lawsuits against the officials.
The Zhao family has been doing this secretly, even with his cooperation!
The more Emperor Zhu Chongba thought about it, the more angry he became, and he stared directly at Zhao Zheng.
"Your Majesty? This humble subject is terrified! When did this humble subject ever ask Your Majesty to rebel against you?"
Zhao Zheng couldn't see, and with a blank expression, he quickly got up, knelt down, and confessed his guilt.
However, everyone knows he is blind and cannot see.
Therefore, he could only kneel before Heaven and Earth twice to admit his mistake.
"Without officials governing the people, and the people supervising the government, isn't that a rebellion!"
boom!
Emperor Zhu Chongba knew the phrase "people supervise the government," but the common understanding he meant it was not what he intended.
But what Zhao Zheng said was definitely what he meant!
He knew Zhao Zheng too well, and he knew himself even better.
The Great Edict was issued to redress injustices suffered by the common people and to strengthen the emperor's authority and credibility. The Censors of the Censorate, along with the Supervising Secretaries of various ministries, served as a check and balance on officials.
If supervising the government becomes the power of the people.
Then what's the point of having an emperor!
Furthermore, the imperial court underwent self-reform.
The court!
self!
innovation!
These three words combined are a death sentence for imperial power!
Why has he been requesting government affairs from the cabinet during this period? Is it because he loves his job too much?
of course not.
The cabinet is just too good!
Emperor Zhu Chongba didn't need much thought to realize what would happen if future rulers became complacent.
That cabinet will be even more despicable than the former prime minister!
Now Zhao Zheng wants him to give the imperial court autonomy as well.
Why no one dared to offend the reform ministers? You could easily find the answer by asking anyone in the capital.
It's precisely because of this reform that it was the emperor's idea.
"Zhao Aiqing".
"Does your Zhao family think we're old and our eyesight is failing?"
When Emperor Zhu Chongba spoke again, he still addressed Zhao Zheng as "my beloved minister."
However, Xu Jin, who was still drinking tea, understood that the previous "beloved minister" meant care and protection, but now the meaning had completely reversed.
"Your Majesty, this humble subject would never dare!"
"If we're talking about being dizzy and lightheaded, then it's this humble commoner who's the most dizzy and lightheaded."
"His Majesty is truly a man of great strength and ability!"
"However, this humble citizen has been truly wronged!"
Zhao Zheng continued to admit his mistakes, but he only admitted his mistakes; he didn't even kowtow in the right direction.
He still looked completely bewildered!
He could only look completely bewildered!
His expression even carried an air of innocence.
When Xu Jin, who was drinking tea, saw this, he began to doubt whether his good elder brother had made a mistake. He put down the teapot and tentatively looked at Emperor Zhu Chongba.
"Father! Father!"
At this moment, Crown Prince Zhu Biao, upon discovering that his father and Zhao Zheng were in conflict, also rushed to their side.
After exchanging glances with Xu Jin several times, someone finally spoke up to offer advice.
“Father, Lord Zhao is unwell, and you have already pardoned him beforehand.”
"Father, please let Lord Zhao get up first."
Crown Prince Zhu Biao was unaware of the whole story; he only knew that his mother, the Empress Dowager, loved to chat with Zhao Zheng, who was standing in front of her.
All he heard was that Zhao Zheng had no intention of saying this beforehand, and that his father had already pardoned him.
All he saw was an old man, crippled for the sake of the world, with a face full of helplessness and fear.
Father, why can't you tolerate the Zhao family?
Even if the Zhao family were to rebel, does that mean he, as the crown prince, is necessarily unable to protect the country?
Killing a saint and raising a dragon—how could that be considered an equal act?
"Prince!"