latelenovela Chapter 101 This is the real revenge.
Chapter 101 This is the real revenge.
Lin Shiming was overwhelmed by Emperor Longyun's surging momentum.
Even in modern times, the concept of "filial piety" still has a significant impact.
From everyday trifles to major life decisions, you have to listen to your parents.
These two words seem to have been present throughout human society, let alone in Changping, a typical ancient feudal society.
The difficulties and obstacles involved in accomplishing this task are unimaginable.
But Lin Shiming was never afraid of difficulties.
His expression was serious and earnest. "Father Emperor wants to abolish the tradition of 'ruling the country with filial piety,' so what does he plan to replace it with?"
"Huh?" Emperor Longyun asked, puzzled. "Aren't you all going to be shocked? It's as if I just wanted to have a meal, what a waste of my enthusiasm!"
Lin Shiming waved his hand dismissively, "I've already been shocked, let's get down to business."
Lu Yuxi nodded in agreement, clearly not surprised at all.
Lin Shiming was a transmigrator, so he had seen all sorts of things. He was just a little shocked that Emperor Longyun, an ancient person, could have such advanced ideas. There was nothing new about it.
As for Lu Yuxi, he was naturally intelligent and had noticed some signs of trouble in the past two days, so he was somewhat prepared. Therefore, he understood Emperor Longyun's various methods in just a few breaths and easily accepted this idea, which was groundbreaking in ancient times.
Bai Qiongzhu had already sensed this, and when he heard Emperor Longyun's prediction just now, he only confirmed his guess, so he was even more calm than Lin Shiming and Lu Yuxi.
This greatly disappointed Emperor Longyun.
Damn it, I didn't scare a single person!
"Father, you haven't told me yet. What exactly is your plan?" Lin Shiming was getting impatient and urged Emperor Longyun impatiently.
“I have carefully studied that book and discussed it with Lin Shihe for a long time.” Emperor Longyun’s voice still had a hint of resentment. “I plan to change this tradition to ‘rule of law’.”
What the hell!
Lin Shiming's eyes widened. "Father, what spirit and courage you have!"
Rule of law is something that many countries in modern society still cannot achieve! Even if Emperor Longyun's rule of law was flawed and was done under the premise of ensuring the dignity of the emperor and the royal family, the very proposal of this article was a step forward that was ahead of its time.
Lin Shiming inwardly marveled. This young Taoist Lin You was truly remarkable. A book passed down for nearly two hundred years could still have such an effect, and he could even teach such a wise ruler.
He stood up excitedly, slapped Lu Yuxi's thigh hard, and exclaimed, "I agree!"
The other three were startled by him.
Emperor Longyun's face darkened. "...Do I need your consent?"
"Hey! Father, you..."
"Alright, alright," Lu Yuxi endured the burning sensation on her thigh and struggled to press Lin Shiming, whose rebellious nature was starting to act up again, down down. "Listen to Father first, and you can argue slowly after he finishes speaking."
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Emperor Longyun never gave up on avenging his child.
Even though it seemed like they had backed down after Bai Qiongzhu's advice, it was actually just a temporary setback.
He could see that when Bai Qiongzhu tried to persuade him, every word was about national righteousness, yet every word was filled with the truth of blood and tears. Neither he nor his wife could let go of the hatred for the murder of their son.
They were all unwilling to accept this.
After Bai Qiongzhu left Xuanzheng Hall, Emperor Longyun stayed alone in the hall for a long time. He thought carefully for many days and finally made up his mind that if he wanted revenge, he would take it thoroughly. Leaving even a trace of that old woman in the world would be too disgusting.
It's difficult, but as long as you try, there's always a glimmer of hope.
Emperor Longyun summoned Lin Yunyue and ordered him to inspect all the troops and soldiers in Changping under the guise of an imperial tour, infiltrating the Tingyun Army's forces in various places, thereby giving the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion actual control over all of Changping's military power. Lin Shihe was left in the capital to advise him.
Then came the imperial court.
Emperor Longyun spent four years training a qualified crown prince, and then, taking advantage of the ambitions of Prince An and Prince Ping to seize the throne, he divided the court into roughly three factions.
Next, a perfect Crown Princess was chosen for Lu Yuxi. This Crown Princess had to be unafraid of the Empress Dowager, capable of protecting herself, intelligent and reasonable enough, not too entangled with the various powerful families in the court, yet able to help Lu Yuxi control the court, and not hinder Lu Yuxi in the future...
He pondered for a whole year before a sudden flash of inspiration led him to discover Lin Shiming as the most suitable and perfect candidate.
As luck would have it, Lu Yuxi accepted without hesitation and seemed quite happy about it.
So, Emperor Longyun went to great lengths, using trickery, deception, and emotional manipulation, and finally managed to snatch Lin Shiming, the Crown Princess, from the Lin family father and son.
Only after the Crown Princess finally married into the royal family did Emperor Longyun truly begin his plan.
First, use Prince An to purge some of the corrupt officials in the court, allowing Lin Shiming to seize control of the Ministry of Justice and reorganize the legal system. Then, release the Empress Dowager and have Prince Ping join forces with her. At that time, he can use this opportunity to eliminate the influence of Prince Ping and the Empress Dowager, further consolidating his control over the entire court.
To this end, he deliberately postponed the imperial examinations for a year, so that after the purge of the court, there would be enough clean, courageous, and idealistic new people to fill the vacancies.
At that time, there will be no dissent in the court, and he can then thoroughly expose the ugly face of the Queen Dowager Qin and use this opportunity to successfully abolish the "rule of the country through filial piety".
Step by step, gradually and surely. With Lin Yunyue in control of the military, the country and its people are at peace. Under such strong authority, even if many vested interests constantly obstruct the process, implementing new governing philosophies is not impossible.
Therefore, Emperor Longyun allowed Empress Dowager Qin to live and even wield some "power" so that she could unite with Prince Ping and participate in the struggle for the throne again, allowing everyone to see Empress Dowager Qin's "incorrigible" nature and the consequences of "ruling the country with filial piety".
He waits until he has accomplished his great task, then he will govern the country by law and no longer need to worry about so-called "filial piety".
In this way, the law can be used openly and legitimately to make the Qin family "sacrifice their banner" for the new concept, making it the first case after the rule of law was established.
Empress Dowager Qin was stripped of her title and demoted to commoner status for the crime of "treason." She was divorced in place of her father, her name was removed from the imperial genealogy, and she was sent to the execution ground to be beheaded in front of the people of the world in a just and lawful manner, so that she would be brought to justice and the Qin family would die for their crimes as a matter of course.
The Qin clan will also pay the price for this; the entire clan will be beheaded, leaving no one alive.
At that time, there will no longer be an Empress Dowager Qin in the royal family, and no one will be able to interfere in politics and harm the imperial heirs under the guise of filial piety.
Later historical records will also document the crimes of "commoner Qin Shi", ensuring that he will be infamous for a thousand years and despised by people.
Instead of saving face for the royal family, they simply and covertly let Qin die.
Cut the weeds and eliminate the roots; do it openly and honestly.
This is true revenge.
Moreover, the rule of law is something he has carefully considered, and it will be a huge step forward and a great change for the country.
However, this matter was ultimately too significant, so Emperor Longyun did his best to keep those in the know among himself and his three sons, Lin Yunyue. Among them, Lin Yunyue was someone who couldn't understand anything.
However, despite having planned everything perfectly and successfully implemented half of it, Bai Qiongzhu ultimately did not survive until the day Qin Shi died.