Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

The world does not belong to the royal family.

In fact, this had become a consensus among most scholars by the Song Dynasty.

The operation of power in the Song Dynasty

Imperial edicts had to pass through the Secretariat and the Privy Council.

Otherwise, the subjects can resist.

Because this is illegal.

Chapter 1768 Affairs of the World

This was feasible for most of the time during the Song Dynasty.

During the reign of Emperor Renzong,

The edict privately issued by Chancellor Du Yan to the emperor.

All applications will be rejected.

Every time the accumulation reaches ten,

Then they sealed it and returned it in person.

Emperor Renzong was also at a loss as to what to do about Du Yan.

During the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of Song,

Zhao E, a master chess player who frequently accompanied the emperor in his games, requested an official position from the emperor.

Emperor Xiaozong of Song also intended to grant him his wish.

However, considering practical operational issues...

I can only tell him,

"Issuing an imperial decree permissible, but I fear the outer court will not allow it."

He was then instructed to plead with the prime minister.

One can imagine that Zhao E would inevitably bring up the emperor when he went there.

However, the prime minister resolutely refused, and stated that...

"Even if an imperial decree is issued, we will certainly pay it."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xiaozong of Song could only sigh.

"Scholars are hard to talk to!"

During the reign of Emperor Duzong of Song,

Because the Emperor issued an internal decree today...

Approved tomorrow.

They always bypassed the prime minister's office to issue imperial edicts.

This violates the established practice of "power belonging to the emperor and policy originating from the central government."

The censor Liu Fu then submitted a memorial.

At the beginning of the memorial,

Liu Fu bluntly told the emperor,

Government decrees "must be reviewed and approved by the Secretariat and rejected by the Chancellery."

Then it was sent to the Ministry of Personnel for implementation.

Anything not implemented by the three provinces,

The name 'Obliquely Sealed Imperial Edict' is insufficient to emulate.

And at the end of the memorial,

Liu Fu concluded that,

"Therefore, when government affairs are handled by the Central Secretariat, the administration is well-ordered."

"Without the Central Secretariat, chaos will ensue,"

"The affairs of the world should be shared by all."

“It is not something that a ruler can possess privately.”

During the reign of Emperor Shenzong of Song,

Chancellor Wen Yanbo also said to Emperor Shenzong of Song,

The monarch should govern the country together with the scholar-officials.

In the early Southern Song Dynasty,

Furthermore, an imperial censor named Fang Tingshi directly told Emperor Gaozong of Song,

"The world belongs to China."

"The world ruled by our ancestors,"

"The realm encompassing ministers, the people, and the army,"

"This is not Your Majesty's empire."

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that the emperor is wise and virtuous.

After Zhao Ji came to power,

All these constraints will then be gone.

To put it bluntly, the prime minister is appointed by the emperor.

If the emperor is wise

The prime minister can naturally argue his case based on reason.

If the emperor is incompetent

It's questionable how many people would still dare to defy the emperor.

Zong Ze was also a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations).

Naturally, there is also this idea of ​​taking responsibility for the world.

However, he had also heard of Zhao Yuan's actions of killing Li Gang and banning Chen Dong.

I thought Zhao Yuan was someone who couldn't tolerate criticism.

I never expected Zhao Yuan to say such a thing.

Zong Ze asked doubtfully,

"Does the King of Liang truly believe that the world belongs to all people?"

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Of course,"

"In every dynastic change, the main force was the people of the land."

"Who can rule the world is decided by the people of the world."

"That's why great rulers throughout history have all tried to please the people,"

"I want to gain the support of the people."

"Those people like Tian Hu and Wang Qing, who deceive and harm the common people,"

"Although it may gain temporary advantage,"

"But once the rebel army presses in,"

“The people will abandon them,”

“They even turned against each other.”

"This has already been proven in Hedong,"

"I believe it won't be long before Wang Qing becomes a tyrant."

Although Zong Ze felt that Zhao Yuan portrayed everyone as selfish,

Rather than the saint's universal love,

However, it cannot be denied that...

Many people treat the people well only to consolidate their own power.

Once the country is stable

Many emperors would then begin to exploit the people.

When the people could no longer tolerate it,

They rose up in rebellion.

Then another dynasty changed.

Chapter 1769 The People of the World

"Those officials of Daliang should be loyal to the emperor,"

"Or should one be loyal to the people of the world?"

Zong Ze's question,

It's like using one's own spear against one's own shield.

Since you say that people are all selfish...

Of course they wouldn't agree.

Officials appointed by oneself are loyal to others.

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "The Emperor of Great Liang has only one task."

"It's about protecting the Liang dynasty,"

"We want to preserve the Liang dynasty,"

"We must win the support of the people of the world."

"Therefore, you may also pledge allegiance to the people of the world,"

"The world is bigger than the sky."

"Now, the people of the world can only passively choose who governs the world."

"One day, the people of the world will have to choose who will govern the world."

"Of course, this could take a very long time,"

"But this is the inevitable trend of historical development."

Zong Ze couldn't help but wonder,

"What is active, and what is passive?"

Zhao Yuan thought for a moment,

"Simply put, people are now struggling to survive."

"Only then will they rise up in rebellion,"

"Choose who will govern the world,"

"It can be said to be passive."

"But people's demands have increased since then,"

"Even a slight downturn will lead to a re-evaluation of who should govern the country."

"At that time, it could be said that you made the choice voluntarily."

Zong Ze was stunned and said, "They rebelled just because things weren't going well for them?"