The next day.----

Under Bai Qiannuo's urging, Li Qi reluctantly crawled out of the warm bed. This was actually not because he was lazy. You must know that he had been a chef for many years, and when he came out, he was the head chef and served breakfast as a servant.

He is responsible for making meals, so he always goes to work in the morning. Of course, he may also be dragged away by his unscrupulous father-in-law to discuss business early in the morning. Going to work so early really disrupts his schedule.

But there is no way, this is an era that belongs to the emperor.

However, as soon as Li Qi showed up in the main hall, all the demons and demons in the world became extremely nervous, focusing on Li Qi and begging him to stop telling stories. They dared to swear to God that the most annoying thing in their lives was standing here.

Listening to Li Qi tell stories is really life-threatening.

Fortunately, Li Qi was not in the mood to tell stories today, and basically didn't speak. The only interlude was when Zhao Kai asked about his injuries. This seemed like a question, but it was actually a warning. You, the Privy Councilor, are one of the leaders of the second government.

First, you have to set a good example. If you don’t come to court every day, what will the people below do?

This class is not at work, so the boss is not allowed to complain?

Li Qi bowed his head and admitted his mistake with great sincerity.

This morning finally passed smoothly despite everyone's nervousness.

"Dean Mao, please stay."

As soon as Li Qi came out of the hall, he found Mao Shu and nodded slightly to Li Gang and others.

Li Gang and others saw it and left very wisely.

Mao Shu asked doubtfully: "I wonder what the privy envoy would like to ask his subordinates for advice?"

Li Qi said half-jokingly: "I don't dare to give you any advice. If you legislate that the privy councilors must come to the morning court every day, wouldn't it be the end of me?"

Mao Shu smiled and said, "The Privy Councilor is joking."

Li Qi stretched out his hand and said, "Let's talk while walking."

"please."

Mao Shu said that, but he was thinking in his heart, what is he looking for me for? Although he climbed up all thanks to Li Qi, I remember that Li Qi gave him a big surprise on the first day he came to court, which made him

When he faced Li Qi, he had to cheer up.

Li Qi said casually as he walked: "President Mao, your Legislative Yuan has been relatively quiet recently."

Mao Shu immediately said: "The privy envoy doesn't know something. I haven't slept well for several days."

Whether it is military reform or ideological reform, Zhao Kai is accustomed to letting the Legislative Yuan charge into battle. After all, these are very sensitive matters. If the emperor makes a decision, there will be no room for maneuver. If there is a big repercussion, then the emperor will

There will be a dilemma. Now that the Legislative Yuan is in the middle, the emperor can hide behind and control with ease. This is why Zhao Kai attaches great importance to the Legislative Yuan.

Therefore, the Legislative Yuan is never idle.

Li Qi shook his head and said: "That's not what I am referring to. Don't forget the original intention of establishing this Legislative Yuan, which was to provide a fair environment for the people. But today's Legislative Yuan is focusing on reform and working with the people.

There has been less interaction, which is not a good phenomenon. The Legislative Yuan’s ability to last for a long time depends entirely on the people’s opinions. Once the people forget about the Legislative Yuan, it will be the time when the Legislative Yuan closes its doors.”

Mao Shu said: "How dare you forget, but this law can't be made just by saying it. This requires a process. The Privy Council doesn't know that every time a law is proposed, we in the Legislative Yuan will be noisy."

Open business."

The Legislative Yuan has gathered people from all walks of life. The emergence of each law will have a different impact on each class. Whether it is good or bad varies from person to person. But in this way, every day the laws are tempered.

It balances the interests of all parties equally, tries to take care of people from all walks of life, and gives the benefit of the doubt to the defendant. This law can reduce the injustice of the poor, and can also provide a shortcut for the rich to escape guilt, so this law

Although this law is sensational, there is very little opposition.

Li Qi nodded and said: "Even if I haven't witnessed it with my own eyes, I can still imagine it, but I think the Legislative Yuan has gone into a misunderstanding."

Mao Shu's expression tightened upon hearing this. Li Qi had created this Legislative Yuan, and his suggestions were very valuable. He asked, "I hope the privy envoy can give some advice to the lower officials."

"Don't dare, don't dare."

Li Qi smiled modestly and said: "The idea of ​​your Legislative Yuan must be to formulate a complete set of laws and then publish them to the outside world."

Mao Shu nodded and said: "This is usually the case, unless the emperor personally issues a decree. Is there anything wrong with this?"

"Extremely inappropriate."

Li Qidao: "First of all, as I just said, if the Legislative Yuan lacks interaction with the people, it will not be good news for the Legislative Yuan. Secondly, there is a very important prerequisite for ruling the country by law, which is that everyone understands the law. If

If the people do not understand the law, it will be difficult to govern the country by law. However, if the Legislative Yuan issues a complete set of laws, it will be difficult for the people to remember them. If the Legislative Yuan issues a set of laws one by one, then the people will be very calm.

Remember, there is enough room for thinking, which will also promote progress in the Legislative Yuan."

Mao Shu listened thoughtfully, and after a while, he nodded and said: "What the Privy Councilor said is that it should be like this."

Li Qi added: "Not only that, if you enact some laws on theft and robbery, although they are closely related to the people, they lack the shocking power and are not enough to show the prestige of the Legislative Yuan, because everyone knows that this is a crime.

Yes, this is just like doing business. At the beginning, you have to create a shocking product to attract the attention of customers. The benefit of the doubt enacted when the Legislative Yuan was established belongs to the defendant. This is a subversive law.

, now this sentence has become a mantra among the people, and when they say this sentence, they will naturally think of the Legislative Yuan, which is extremely important for the current Legislative Yuan."

Mao Shu nodded frequently and said, "Then I wonder if the Privy Council has any good ideas?"

What a great idea! Li Qidao said: "I think I have made it very clear. Shocking, must be a subversive law, must be able to cause a sensation."

Mao Shu thought for a while and said: "Mao is very talented and has little knowledge. In the current project, I really can't think of any law that can be as good as what the Privy Council envoy said."

"Why not? I know all about it."

"Please also ask the Privy Councilor to give me some advice."

"Women's protection law!" Li Qi said.

"Women Protection Law?" Mao Shu said: "Why haven't I heard of this?"

Li Qi explained: "It's just some laws about geishas. Aren't geishas just women?"

Mao Shu suddenly realized.

Li Qi smiled and said: "Singing girls occupy a relatively special position in our Song Dynasty culture. Although they have a humble status, their every move affects the hearts of scholars all over the world, including scholar-bureaucrats. And as far as I know, the emperor has already let

The Legislative Yuan has established a project for geishas, ​​I believe you are already making preparations."

Mao Shu sighed and said: "Everything you said is right, Privy Councillor, but the problem is that this law has not been promulgated for a long time."

"Why?"

Mao Shu said: "This is all because the singing girls are too humble and are looked down upon by others. Few people stand up to speak for them. Moreover, if the imperial court legislates to allow singing girls to be free, it will seriously infringe on the rights of scholar-bureaucrats and officials in the DPRK.

Rights and interests, and although the official is the head of the Legislative Yuan, I do not have the final say. It must be voted by the Legislative Division before it can be promulgated."

Li Qidao: "But you also know the emperor's intentions very well. In the emperor's grand plan, women will play a very important role. The emperor wants to win the hearts of women all over the world."

Mao Shu nodded and said: "I know this too, but the problem is that this law involves too many people. Even if the Legislative Yuan forcibly passes it, it will definitely encounter very strong opposition, and those people may not abide by it.

"

Li Qi shook his head and said: "Dean Mao, what you said really makes me very disappointed. Today's singing girls are like slaves, not even as good as ordinary women. This happened in the barbaric Kingdom of Jin. I

Understandable. But I, the Song Dynasty, are all gentlemen and full of knowledge. How can we allow this situation to continue? And if you, as the president of the Legislative Yuan, encounter any difficulties, just choose to avoid the important and ignore the light, then this Legislative Yuan still exists.

Is it necessary? What is the difference between this and bending the law for personal gain? In the future, there will be more laws that involve the interests of ministers. Can you avoid them? The existence of the Legislative Yuan is to bind everyone except the emperor to it.

, you are just targeting the issue and not the person, and the Legislative Yuan is an upright and sharp sword, and you have the emperor backing you, so what are you afraid of?"

Mao Shu felt ashamed when he heard this, and bowed his head and said: "What the privy envoy taught me is that the subordinate is confused. Please give me some more advice."

Li Qi leaned over and whispered: "It's very simple, just take the emperor out and do the surgery."

Mao Shu gasped for air when he heard this, his body swayed, and he almost fell. Fortunately, Li Qi supported him and said, "Don't be afraid."

You are trying to get rid of the emperor, how can I not be afraid? Mao Shu said hurriedly: "Privy Councilor, I didn't hear anything. I also ask Privy Councilor not to say such treasonous words in the future."

Li Qi said depressedly: "You misunderstood me. I meant to start with the palace prostitutes and remove the shackles of the palace prostitutes first. The emperor reduced the scale of the palace prostitutes on a large scale, which shows that the emperor is not interested in these, so the emperor will definitely agree.

, now that the emperor has taken the lead, the next things will be much easier to handle. Think about it, even the emperor has set an example, who dares to object, at least on the surface, and then you will

Take advantage of the situation and promulgate this law. When I established it, I named it the Women's Protection Law, and put the singing prostitutes among women. This will reduce a lot of resistance, because you will get the support of women all over the world."

Mao Shu listened thoughtfully and remained silent.

Li Qi continued: "Dean Mao, don't say I didn't remind you. The whole country is undergoing changes, and the Emperor attaches great importance to the Legislative Yuan. If you use the reform trend to rectify the law, it will be much easier. Once the reform is over,

If you promulgate laws again, everyone's attention will be focused on your Legislative Yuan. The pressure from public opinion will be much greater at that time, and no one can predict what will happen in the future. Those basic laws can be postponed, but some special laws can be postponed.

Sensitive laws must be issued as soon as possible. Once the laws are issued, it will be up to the Judicial Yuan. Your Legislative Yuan will gain credibility without facing too much pressure."

He has never been good at persuading people with those big principles. In the above words, he almost did not mention how pitiful geishas are and need to be protected. Instead, he directly started from the vital interests of the Legislative Yuan, because what he is persuading now

It's not all the people in the world, it's just Mao Shu.

Seeing a trace of emotion on Mao Shu's face, Li Qi patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Dean Mao, if you continue to suffer from chaos and get into big trouble, you must be decisive. Since this law will be enforced sooner or later,

Come out sooner rather than later."

Mao Shu thought to himself. In the future, women may be needed to serve as a new force in many aspects. Therefore, the emperor attaches great importance to this. So sooner or later, this law will be issued. He was heartbroken and cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, Privy Councilor, for your advice."

Having said that, he said no more.

After all, this is a matter for the Legislative Yuan. If he obeys the advice of the Privy Council, then this will be a big problem.

Li Qi's heart was like a mirror, hehehe said: "Where. Where, I'm just talking casually. The economic officer is still waiting for me in front, so I will take my leave first."

"Privy Councilor, walk slowly."
To be continued...