The best county magistrate

Zhao Xue's words were a bit radical, and in the feudal society of the Great Yan Dynasty, they would obviously not be recognized by most people.

Especially the example cited in it. If this example was proposed by Yang Xuanchen, it would undoubtedly be treacherous and rebellious.

But if Zhao Xue said this, you can laugh it off. After all, how can a woman's words be taken seriously?

Yang Xuanchen originally thought that Zhao Xue's words would cause Emperor Jianwen to scold and scold him, but unexpectedly, he instead smiled.

"Xue'er said it well. It seems that our eldest princess has really grown up."

"Wu Dahai." Emperor Jianwen paused and waited for Wu Dahai to respond.

His eyes stayed on Zhao Xue for a moment, and then he slowly said: "The eldest princess has returned from studying in Qingshui County. She has broad knowledge and sharp thinking. She is really a blessing to our dynasty."

"Wu Dahai, convey my will." Emperor Jianwen's voice echoed in the silent back hall.

"In order to commend the eldest princess for her wisdom and courage, she is given a set of brocade clothes and a jade pendant as a token of commendation."

Zhao Xue did not expect that her words would be appreciated by her father, so she was naturally happy. After bowing, she returned to her seat.

Next, Emperor Jianwen turned his attention to Yang Xuanchen again, "Yang Xuanchen, tell me what you think."

With Zhao Xue as his background, he was naturally more courageous, but he still had a sense of what to say and what not to say.

Yang Xuanchen bowed first and then cleared his throat.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the system cannot be abolished, but it can be reformed."

After he said something, he secretly looked at Emperor Jianwen's expression. Seeing that there was no change on his face, he continued.

"Since ancient times, where did the emperors come from? Where did the officials come from? They all came from the common people."

"So I think that no matter whether you are an emperor or an official, you are a common person first!"

He wanted to continue, but was interrupted by Wu Dahai's loud shout, "How outrageous! How can your Majesty be compared to a pariah?"

"You're so presumptuous! I didn't even say anything, so it's not your turn to speak!"

Emperor Jianwen shouted, and then said in a cold tone: "Next time, I will get the thirty big boards myself."

"Go on, I'll allow you to talk loudly today, but you can't say it out of here. If anyone spreads it, I want him to look good!"

His tone was bone-chilling, making everyone behind him tremble in fear.

Yang Xuanchen glanced at Wu Dahai, who looked ugly, and then bowed to Emperor Jianwen.

"The era we live in is an era of huge contradictions, mainly reflected in the contradictions between classes."

“The biggest point of conflict is between the upper class and the lower class.”

“The upper class relies on exploiting the lower class to gain benefits and enjoy a better life than the lower class.”

"Over time, the upper class has almost monopolized all channels for promotion of the lower class, which has led to polarization."

"As conflicts continue to intensify, various social problems will arise."

Having said this, Yang Xuanchen straightened his face and said in a very serious tone: "The fall of every dynasty is almost always caused by the intensification of this contradiction."

When Emperor Jianwen heard this, he grasped the armrests of the chair tightly with both hands. Veins popped up on his forehead, his face was turbulent, and his heart was surging.

He felt that Yang Xuanchen was right, because the biggest reason why he overthrew the Jing Dynasty more than ten years ago was the contradiction between classes.

At that time, the Jing Dynasty was extremely corrupt, with traitors and sycophants in power, making the world restless.

Back then, when those in power really had nothing to take away, they extended their claws to the Zhao family.

He tried to calm down his mood, breathed a long sigh of relief, and asked lightly: "In your opinion, how is Dayan today?"

Yang Xuanchen didn't even think about it and immediately replied: "The building will collapse and it will be difficult to support it. There are still eggs under the overturned nest!"

With a bang, Emperor Jianwen smashed the table next to him with one palm, and the tea splashed all over the floor.

He is angry!

No one in the back hall dared to make a sound, because Zhao Tianjian would really kill someone if he got angry.

Yang Xuanchen touched his nose and thought to himself, "Isn't it okay to talk loudly? Why did he get angry now?"

After a while, Emperor Jianwen seemed to have recovered. He waved his hand and asked Wu Dahai to make another pot of tea.

"Jun Wu Yan, I will let you say it today, but if you hear Yang Xuanchen's remarks from others tomorrow, I will kill your head."

Yang Xuanchen smiled coquettishly. He originally didn't want to say anything, but after thinking about it, he thought it would be better to explain it clearly.

Because judging from the current situation, Dayan is already showing signs of decline.

The world has only been stable for more than ten years. If troubled times come again at this time, everything I have worked so hard for will be in vain.

Everyone is selfish, and I am not the exception.

Originally, I just wanted to be a Beijing official, marry a few beautiful ladies, and live out my life peacefully.

But in less than four years, he has experienced too many things, and he needs to be responsible for both Zhou Miaomiao and Yu Wei.

Therefore, I don’t know when it started, but my original intention has changed.

Everyone around him is inseparable from him and needs his own protection, so he needs greater rights and power to protect them firmly.

Thinking of this, Yang Xuanchen knelt on his knees, bowed his head, and spoke again.

"During the imperial examination four years ago, I saw that you still had black hair, bright eyes and full of energy."

"Today, His Majesty has a lot of gray hair, and his eyes are full of exhaustion."

His tone was full of concern and regret, which made Concubine Shu feel so moved that her nose became sore.

Then he took a deep breath and his tone became colder, "Resolving the conflicts between classes is the best reform at the moment."

"What the people want, I, Dayan, will be invincible, and Yu Nei will be invincible!"

"The upper class has been solidified. If anyone wants to touch their property, they will be attacked in groups."

“Since the upper class can’t move, why don’t we start with the lower class?”

At this time, Concubine Shu asked: "How to get started?"

Yang Xuanchen smiled and said: "Give them hope! A hope that they can enter the upper class!"

"Only by starting to disintegrate from within the upper class can it be possible to establish a peaceful and prosperous era for His Majesty."

"This requires reform and a series of channels to allow people from the lower class to become people from the upper class, and then intensify the conflicts between them."

"When both sides suffer losses, Your Majesty will come out to finish the work, so that you can get people who are obedient and useful one after another."

After saying this, Emperor Jianwen laughed heartily, as if his anger just now was just an act.

He is indeed the person I like, his thoughts, consciousness and methods coincide with mine.

What I'm waiting for is someone like you who breaks the situation!

"Okay! Well said!"

Emperor Jianwen applauded as he spoke. He stood up, walked to Yang Xuanchen, helped him up, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Boy, you are very good, you did not disappoint me."

"Those two old guys, Liu Qingshan and Li Changliu, one wants you to enter the Hanlin Academy, and the other wants you to enter the Imperial Academy."

"But I didn't agree. I've always wanted to ask you what you think about this matter."

The sudden change caught Yang Xuanchen a little unprepared.

Although Yan Chenghai had mentioned this matter to him before, when Emperor Jianwen asked him this question, he really couldn't answer it for a while.

However, he had read a lot of costume dramas and ancient conspiracy novels in his previous life, so he had rehearsed the current scene in his mind.

Yang Xuanchen bowed his head and said seriously: "I obey your Majesty's will and do not dare to make rash choices."

"If Your Majesty wants me to be a loyal minister, I will be a loyal minister. If Your Majesty wants me to be a lonely minister, I will be a lonely minister."

"I just want to be a tree, a towering tree that can protect the people of Dayan."

He didn't say much, but anyone with a discerning eye would understand the meaning.

He, Yang Xuanchen, was loyal to him, Zhao Tianjian, and to the people of Dayan.