Chapter 62: Sorrow
Nearly 200 articles have been spread out, outlining the fundamental internal driving force for the entire reform era.
Various exquisite designs and exquisite checks and balances are returned to their positions one by one through these 200 written documents, just like the stars in the sky. Although they look messy, they still achieve regular operations according to the inner order.
On the surface, although the emperor, like the old supreme ruler, controlled the five powers of the state's rule, still retained the supremacy of the imperial power. However, the five powers are no longer exercised absolutely and arbitrarily, but must consider the balance and constraints of all aspects. At this level, the emperor wanted to be subjected to more restrictions and constraints than before, so that he could not issue orders as he pleased.
But from another perspective, the emperor was subject to numerous constraints and also received assistance from five aspects. The determination of each major national policy no longer needs to be confirmed and responsible by the emperor. Through reasonable arrangements of the system, the emperor always gets the help and suggestions he wants when he needs to make a decision. When making wrong decisions, there are always subordinates who "stand up" and the emperor himself can be more free. In other words, the requirements of this system arrangement on the emperor have decreased and the degree of dependence on the emperor's personal abilities have been reduced. He adopted a collective decision-making mechanism to take steps and replace the supremacy of imperial power separately.
Regarding the fundamental attributes of this mechanism, Yang Du, who was bold and bold, had a insightful conclusion: "If we can govern the country in accordance with this system, it would be difficult to be a wise ruler like Yao and Shun, but it would be difficult to be a tyrant like Jie and Zhou..."
But Lin Guangyu's answer was even more surprising than Yang Du: "As far as ancient times, there were very few wise monarchs, and only 5,000 years of glorious monarchs were there; the monarchs of Yao and Shun; the monarchs, (|Corrupted countries are endless. I can't be Shun, but I will never be a monarch."
Even the foolish emperor would not say that he did not want to be the words of Yao and Shun in front of his ministers. Yang Du was shocked at first, and then he admired him again - it was said that he was the king of Yao and Shun, but from ancient times to the present, he was only two of them. Those who were as wise as Emperor Taizong of Tang still had the mistake of conquering Goryeo. Others can imagine the mistake of choosing a crown prince.
Another wonderful use of the Five Powers Constitution is that both the monarch and his minister know it well but do not say it - imperial power can play the role of a balancer in it.
Based on the inevitability of political conflicts, there will definitely be endless conflicts between administration and legislation, legislation and judicial, military power and regime. In the past, the court handled it either by mixing up or by pressing the gourd. However, under the five-power constitutional checks and balances system, the solution to this contradiction has been procedural, and is no longer coordinated based on the king's personal preferences and tastes. It may not be efficient, but it is absolutely fair. This is also the reason why the five-power constitutional system is not an ideal system for a true wise ruler, because the overcoming and prospects he hopes, the insight and strength he has cannot be laid out as he wishes, but it has to be spent in communication, coordination or even compromise, which wastes resources and reduces efficiency.
Lin Guangyu summarized this situation himself: "Theoretically, excellent dictatorship, autocracy and centralization can gather all the powers together and release them through one point. But this requires too high a requirement for the dictator. Not only should he have insights and abilities that are far better than others, but he should also have superb techniques and execution; as far as democracy is concerned, there is always some power loss in shirking and procrastinating. But collective mistakes are small marginal attributes."
If you have to use indicators to measure it, it is excellent dictatorship > excellent democracy > poor democracy > poor dictatorship; and if you use probability, it is poor dictatorship > poor democracy > excellent dictatorship. In this sense, Lin Guangyu followed his own law of choice and selected democratic dictatorship. He believed that as time goes by, the gradual loss of first-mover advantage as a time traveler, the component of democracy will grow day by day, and the component of dictatorship will be increasingly limited.
No one is willing to truly face the gap between ideals and reality, and no one is willing to give up the power he has obtained. Lin Guangyu struggled for a long time and finally made his own choice, a choice that is beneficial to the country and the nation, and a choice that can be explained to history and the future.
Because he always regarded himself as an ordinary person rather than an outstanding politician. In the halo of glory, rational analysis and human thinking permeated his motivation for choice.
He smiled and stared at the audience with a bright look. After making this decisive choice, he could truly feel that he was closer to the status of an excellent politician.
He saw someone in the venue
He was excited, some were surprised and surprised, and some were frowning with deep and encouraging smiles, but these were already under his plan.
Before Zhang could announce that he could discuss the draft constitution, several conservative imperial MPs knelt down and shouted: "Master, this draft must not be possible. If this constitution is implemented, the foundation will be shaken. The country will not be a country..."
Crying bitterly!
The venue was silent. The eyes of the gaze focused on the imperial throne in the center of the venue.
"My dear friends, the draft constitution is the fundamental law of the country. Over the past two years, I have reviewed it one after another and changed the draft several times. Isn't it true?" Lin Guangyu said slowly, but with a firm tone, "The power of the monarch will naturally have a great obstacle to the implementation of this constitution. I am not stupid, so why don't I know it's powerful, but I can't help it."
The audience was quiet and listened to the emperor's golden words.
"Since I was given up on my hair and education, I have always reflected on myself, thinking about myself every day, asking myself, working diligently, and never doing anything that has been unethical, but the country's power has declined day by day. Why? The way of heaven is far-reaching and the country's fortune is difficult. When I go to bed every day, I always worry about whether the foreign devils will provoke trouble tomorrow, and whether the rebellion will gather people to rebel. No day will be safe. How can all my dear friends know this? "Lin Guangyu said, tears flashing in his eyes, "All the country has been destroyed, all the family has been destroyed, and this heavenly reincarnation will never change forever. But I always think about the hardships of my ancestors' entrepreneurship, and I will never be a king of the country. Constitutionalism is the trend of the current era, and the parliament is a sign of prosperity in the country. What kind of virtue can I do to do things against the heavens?"
"The Emperor..." There was a burst of crying.
All the members of parliament were silent. The intensity of concessions and compromises in the constitution was that the MPs who had the highest expectations for constitutionalism and had the most radical attitude towards improvement were unexpected. They originally considered able to supervise the government and limit officials as the limit, but they did not expect that the emperor took the initiative to put some of the imperial power under the supervision of the parliament.
Lin Guangyu had a clear understanding in advance. He struggled for two years, and had countless thoughts in his heart and had spiritual struggles. However, he finally chose to make concessions. Although he could take a gradual process through gradual decentralization and concessions, this step could not satisfy everyone; secondly, he would have to make concessions in the end. It was not a little worse for him to come late or early, but he seemed proactive and generous; thirdly, the longer he delayed, the more voices he would oppose, and the more resistance to opposition would be. Instead of improving step by step and being trapped step by step, it would be better to put one mind and do your best to fight. After thinking about it, it would be better to get it done in one step.
"I made this concession today, three reasons: one for the country, two for the people, and three for the descendants. If I do not change, I can still hold back my feet when I am in power. What should I do after my death? If my descendants are unworthy and the country is in turmoil, even if I die, what will I see my ancestors and ancestors? I only hope that the constitution will be implemented, the throne will be strong and the country will be prosperous, and the people of my empire will always enjoy glory without the embarrassment of being hungry and hungry..." Speaking of this, Lin Guangyu choked up, "I hope that my imperial subjects and elite members will know my hard work, understand the difficulties of the country, attract sensationalism, stop committing the rebellion of the superiors, unite with sincerity, forge ahead...... I will implement the new policy, abide by the constitution, and practice reforms, so that even if I leave tomorrow, I can still laugh with joy..."
"Emperor!" Faced with Lin Guangyu's sad statement, everyone in the yard knelt down.
Zhang and others burst into tears, their voices were crying: "The emperor is wise."
"The Emperor's Holy Spirit!" The crying was neatly done in the venue, but this "The Emperor's Holy Spirit" was different from usual.
"I am willing to swear to heaven, to serve the king and the country, and to be loyal to you. If you violate this oath, the gods and men will be angry."
"I am willing to swear to heaven, to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country, and to be determined. If you violate this oath, God and man will be angry together!"
"Okay, okay. Get up!" Lin Guangyu let out a long sigh, and compared the sad story of his choice to lower his figure with the noble gifts and rewards. The former is not only effective but also impressive, but also able to capture and touch people's hearts. A kind of low-key without leaving any trace will not only not damage the emperor's tall image in the minds of subjects, but will help establish and guide the positive image. After all, what the emperor wants to soften is not the loyal faction who originally supported the emperor, but the revolutionary faction who is dissatisfied with the imperial power and has a great opinion of the court. This scene is not only for those present, but also for those who are not present. The audience is both the audience and the complementary extras.
Chapter completed!