"Yes! Law is law, virtue is virtue. Although the two have a relationship of dependence on each other, they are also different." Li Zhi nodded thoughtfully and suddenly said to Changsun Wuji: "Taiwei, I remember you told me that this kind of favor is inevitable, but how should this kind of favor, law, and morality be balanced?"

Changsun Wuji pondered slightly and said, "If you want to talk about this legal system, you have to mention the Qin Dynasty. Although Shang Yang's reforms were exchanged for a powerful Qin Dynasty, which helped Qin Shihuang complete the unification, the laws after the unification were too harsh, unkind and unkind, and therefore could not last long. However, the legal system was not indispensable. Even Emperor Wu of Han, who abolished all schools of thought and respected Confucianism, emphasized the spirit of the legal system. Therefore, our law advocated that virtue is the main and punishment is the auxiliary, and rituals are used together. Virtue and etiquette are the basis of politics and religion, and punishment is the use of politics and religion. The criminal law requires leniency, simplicity and stability. Leniency lies in legislation, so that people should not fall into crime as much as possible. Even if the crime still requires leniency, and a lighter punishment is given.

In his life, I most opposed the severe punishments and laws of the Qin Dynasty, which were disregarding human lives, had misdeeds and severe punishments, or were often offended, so that the people could not do anything.

Next is simplicity. The law should be simple and clear, so that the people and officials can understand the content of the law as much as possible, so that it can be mastered. The law must not be complicated, messy, overlapping, and contradicting each other. As for this stability, it is naturally required that every law be tempered and tempered. Once the law is promulgated, it should not change easily. Once the law loses its stability, then the law is not the law, but just what you say and what you say. If these three points are achieved, then the law, human feelings, and morality can be balanced."

In fact, the Tang Dynasty was able to become a world power because of such a good law and a spirit of tolerance that it laid the foundation for the rise of the Tang Dynasty and created a tolerant, fair and harmonious social environment.

However, Changsun Wuji's words were obviously directed at the people, not the ruling class. At that time, it was the rebellion case of Fang Yiai who was planned by him, and he also falsely accused King Ke of Wu, Li Daozong and others. Is he qualified to talk about the law? In his opinion, of course he has it. It is not the same thing, it is a political struggle, the struggle of the ruling class. The law is just their weapon to attack the enemy. He is a legislator himself, so the law is not a rope that binds them.

"I have benefited a lot from my uncle's high opinion!" Li Zhi nodded sincerely.

Han Yi and the others also benefited a lot, and they said it well. Moreover, the Tang Dynasty did this. Virtue is the main force and punishment is the auxiliary force, and morality is used to educate the people. Don’t go to the criminal law at any time. Now, there are only 59 people in the prison of the Ministry of Justice.

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty has been too rewarded."

Li Zhi said, "Then let's see if these students understand the law ideas of my Tang Dynasty."

This emperor personally reviewed the papers, which was a kind of honor. How could the emperor read the papers for ordinary people? But Li Zhi did not intend to correct the papers, but just reviewed the papers to see if these students were really familiar with the law. Therefore, Li Zhi and Changsun Wuji focused on the article about the law at the end. They just took a rough look at the previous topic.

Changsun Yan, Dugu Wuyue and Han Yi did not read it. Changsun Yan and Dugu Wuyue wanted to correct the papers. Han Yi asked himself that he was not qualified to correct the papers or mark the papers, so he sat aside with him.

“This article is really well written!”

Li Zhi was holding a test paper and suddenly seemed very excited. He gave it to Changsun Wuji again and said, "Uncle, read this article."

Changsun Wuji took it and took a look, and soon fell into deep thought.

Han Yi, Changsun Yan and the others looked at each other, their eyes were confused, and they had never seen the test paper.

"Not bad! Not bad!"

Changsun Wuji suddenly smiled and said, "This article is really novel and eye-catching." He said to Changsun Yan again: "Yan'er, did you teach this?"

Changsun Yan said in a daze: "I don't know what grandpa is saying?"

Changsun Wuji handed over the test paper.

Changsun Yan took it and saw that Han Yi and Dugu Wuyue also turned their heads and saw the title, killing people to pay for their lives. This question was so eye-catching and half of it had been successful.

But this is a counter-examination paper. The view in the article is that killing people to pay for their lives is a mentality of revenge. If the law is based on etiquette, law and morality, it should not uphold this spirit. This triggers arguments for a series of criminal laws in the current law, such as beating people. The Tang Dynasty law also divides the degree of hitting people. To damage hair and skin is more serious than not, the crime is much more serious. The reason is that the body and hair are taken by parents. Based on this point, the court's punishment is also a stick and whip. The court also damages the hair and skin of the people. Even criminals, there are parents. Parents are innocent, and the court cannot easily hurt the parents of the criminals.

The large-scale argument for the inhumanity of today's punishment is equivalent to opposing punishments such as whipping and poaching to injuring prisoners.

Changsun Yan and the others nodded frequently when they saw it.

Li Zhi thoughtfully said: "It is natural for violators to be punished, but is the main purpose of this whipping and poker punishment for warning, or punishment, or to comply with the idea of ​​killing people and paying their lives?"

Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and said, "According to my old man's opinion, all three are there."

This criminal who punished the scepter must have the purpose of appeaseing the victims, and is of retaliation.

In this regard, Han Yi has the right to speak because he had been beaten by a poker and said: "Your Majesty, I think this article is written very well. What can be done to beat and whip? Give a warning? There are many ways to give a warning. There are no need to use such punishment. Such a result will only hurt the prisoner's body and make the victims exhale. The law is to maintain justice and public order, not a tool to help people revenge. And if this is done, it will also instill a thought of killing people to pay for their lives, which is not conducive to the stability of the people and has no positive impact. The article advocates the use of labor to replace some poker and whip. It is very good. It can not only show Your Majesty's idea of ​​governing the world with benevolence, but also produces substantial value and interests, and also serves the purpose of warning."

Li Zhi nodded slightly and said to Changsun Wuji: "What do the Taiwei think?"

Changsun Wuji pondered for a moment and said, "I also think that this article is very reasonable and conforms to the idea of ​​the Tang Dynasty's slight punishment and virtue. But at the same time, the court should also consider the victims. If the law does not allow the victims to be comforted, they will think that the law is unfair. Therefore, I think that some of the punishments for misdemeanors can be changed from poker and whipping to labor. However, those who commit serious crimes should still be given appropriate punishment. This not only gives the punishment for the prisoners, but also shocks others."

He always takes the middle in politics and never goes to extremes. The four words "human favors are inevitable" actually reflect Changsun Wuji's political thoughts.

"The Grand Marshal said it very well!"

Li Zhi smiled and nodded, saying, "But this person is so young that he can write this article, which shows that he is not only understanding the law, but also thinking about the law. By the way, who wrote this?"

Changsun Yan said oh, "It was written by Cui Youyu."

"It turns out that Boling Cui."

Li Zhi nodded with a smile and said, "I have read a lot of test papers and found that these soldiers' students are always less spiritual than the nobles' children. They can only be said to be fair, but they are not eye-catching."

Han Yi immediately said: "People who were soldier-born were not very literate when they entered the training camp. The law was the most exposed to in the training camp. They had never read other books. The reason why Cui Youyu could have such an opinion was because he had read books on Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism and other aspects since he was a child. He knew the benevolence and righteous thoughts of Confucius and Mencius first, so that he could apply this idea to the law. People who do not understand Confucius and Mencius's thoughts may not be able to write this article."

Dugu Wuyue, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, "I don't think so. When Cui Youyu first came to the training camp, he must have known the thoughts of Confucius and Mencius. However, at that time he had a high opinion of himself and no one took it seriously. How could such a person have a kind heart towards the people? It was precisely because Mr. Han proposed the spirit of aristocracy that they understood that the true aristocracy did not come from who their ancestors were, but from the character of their ancestors."

Han Yi smiled awkwardly: "Young Master Dugu is praised!"

Dugu Wuyue said seriously: "I have always said everything."

Li Zhi laughed and said, "Wuyue is right. Since you proposed the aristocratic spirit, the trainees in this training camp have become a different person. In fact, you have made great contributions. I am very grateful to you for cultivating such an excellent group of royal police for me." At this point, he stretched out his hand and said, "Give me the test paper."

Changsun Yan hurriedly handed over the test paper.

Li Zhi wrote four words on it - the spirit of aristocraticism. He put down the pen and said happily to Changsun Wuji: "What is my royal policeman?"

Changsun Wuji laughed: "I think it's better not to let officials from the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple take this test paper."

"This - I'm mentally prepared!"

After saying that, Li Zhi laughed first.

After sitting for a while, Li Zhi and Changsun Wuji went back. In fact, he wanted to go and see the students, but he didn't want too many people to see him and Changsun Wuji. This would make people have a wrong political judgment, but he said he would continue to watch the exam tomorrow.

After seeing off these two Bodhisattvas, Han Yi and the others went to the cafeteria and heard the sound of conversation outside. When they came to the door, they saw the students gathered together in groups of three or three, holding their usual textbooks, and were answering the answers, and they didn't care about eating.

"Second Inspector!"

Yuchi Xiuji was the first to discover Han Yi.

The students turned their heads and stood up to salute Han Yi.

Han Yi replied with a tribute and said, "If I said I came today, it's because I believe you enough, do you believe it?"

Boos immediately started.

Cui Youyu said: "Now, Deputy Inspector, you have been promoted to the third rank of Minister of Revenue and the Minister of the Central Secretariat. Naturally, you are not as free as before, and we can understand it."

Han Yi said in a sigh of relief: "Long live understanding."

Yang Menghao said: "But Deputy Inspector, when you say this, you feel that you are too hypocritical."

"Get out of here, I can compare with you with hypocrisy."

Han Yi glared at Yang Menghao and said, "What are you doing?"!"

The students smirked.

Han Yi smiled and said, "I know you are answering the answer and seeing how you do it. I tell you that there is no need for this. If you pass the exam, you will pass it. If you don't have any right, you won't change anything. You should concentrate on facing the next exam at this time. In addition, you must have confidence. These three years are not long or short, and the daily training is very boring. It is very difficult to persevere. People like me can only fish for three days and two days. It's natural for you to graduate. I have never had any doubts about this. You must firmly believe that you are the best, no one. Tell me, who is the best?"

“We are the best!”

Yuchi Xiuji and a group of playboys shouted at the top of their voices.

After saying this, the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.

Changsun Yan and Dugu Wuyue were also used to it. This is the charm of Han Yi. They couldn't say this. The ancients were humble, so how could they say that they were the best?

Yang Menghao suddenly came up and said, "Second Inspector, it seems that His Majesty is here too?"

Han Yi said in surprise: "How do you know?"

"I saw His Majesty's escort." Yang Menghao smiled and said, "What did Your Majesty say?"

Han Yi smiled and said, "Your Majesty is not only here, but also personally inspect your papers."

When everyone heard this, they were very nervous again.

Han Yi immediately said: "Don't be nervous. Your Majesty is very grateful to you, especially the test papers of Cui Youyu and Lu Kaiming have been highly praised by Your Majesty. Cui Youyu's papers and His Majesty's imperial approval. Then you can take your papers back to show off in front of your elders, and you must show off and tell them that your original choice was right."

Cui Youyu and Lu Kaiming were both very happy, but it was difficult to show it. He was not as unrestrained as Han Yi, but just smiled shyly.

Everyone looked at Cui Youyu and Lu Kaiming, and they were both envious and happy.

Yang Menghao said hurriedly: "Then—what is mine?"

"No!"

"!"

Yang Menghao suddenly looked lonely.

Han Yi patted his shoulder and said, "Although Your Majesty has no comment, Your Majesty is very satisfied with your performance and is quite sure of your efforts."

Yuchi Xiuji said, "Will Your Majesty come tomorrow?"

The written test is not his strength, and tomorrow's outdoor exam is his strength.

"I'll come!" Han Yi nodded and said, "Hurry up and go back to the dormitory to have a good rest, and strive to show your best condition tomorrow."

The students sat down one after another, put the book aside, and started eating in big mouthfuls.

Han Yi, Dugu Wuyue, and Changsun Yan went to the private room and saw a man sitting inside, gnawing on his big elbow.

"No, Master Yuan, you can eat it yourself first, and you won't wait for us." Han Yi said very dissatisfied.

Yuan Liehu shook his mouth and said, "I have to go to the playground to check it later, but I don't have time to wait for you."

Han Yi was stunned and smiled and said, "I didn't expect that you should value this matter so much. Today, you seem to be the only one invigilating the exam."

Yuan Liehu said carelessly: "No matter how busy I am, I will only be busy for one or two days. Those students have worked hard for three years. If something goes wrong, how can we have the nerve to face them in the future? Do you think I am like you and fool them in and ignore them, and you really have no conscience."

Damn! So unpretentious? Han Yi smiled and said, "Do you want your aunt to judge?"

Yuan Liehu blinked and suddenly realized that Han Yi was his uncle. He smiled flatteringly and said, "Aunt Han Yi, don't be surprised. I'm talking about it, sit down. Come on, serve the food!"
To be continued...