"Oh, I was ready to hurry and couldn't keep him, but he was also severely injured and had already fled north." Zhu Youlang said helplessly.

"Emperor, this person is a Qing court guard and his identity should be quite good..." Huang Zongxi hurriedly reported his own experiences and hearings in detail, including the mysterious house in Guangzhou City.

"Your Majesty, this person said he was Miss Dai's elder, but he did not disclose the specific relationship." Huang Zongxi said at last.

"Alan's elder? I haven't heard Alan say it. Feng Qingjun obviously came to assassinate Yu me in accordance with the will of the Qing court, but he didn't know why he had a relationship with Alan? The mysterious house you mentioned was in Guangzhou City, according to your judgment?" Zhu Youlang asked with a frown.

"Yes, Caomin can only make a rough judgment. When Feng Qingjun kidnapped Caomin out of that house, it was night. He couldn't see the surrounding scenery clearly, but he could tell it was a garden. When Feng Qingjun talked to the woman, he also said that your master was like this. Judging from these signs, the owner of the house should be a wealthy family or an official in Guangzhou City."

"Well, Taichong, after going down, I will talk about this matter and let him pay attention to the investigation. My political strategy is based on the people. It has moved the rich. There are always some people who are unwilling to give up. I won't mention these troubles. Taichong, I have something unknown, so please help me solve my doubts."

"The emperor only asks something, and the people know everything and say everything."

"Feng Qingjun asked you to help Alan, why didn't you agree?"

"Emperor, although Caomin is a scholar who has no choice but to do anything, he will never succumb to the enemy. Moreover, the military and national affairs are not allowed by the emperor, and Caomin dare not hear about it."

"Hahaha... OK, I think what you think. If the sharp blade is applied to you without changing your original intention, you are a true loyal man. If everyone in the world is like Taichong, why worry about not getting rid of the disaster?"

"The emperor praised it, and the people were ashamed."

"Taichong, you can afford it, don't be too humble. Taichong, the Qing army is now very powerful, and I am newly established in Yongli Dynasty, and I have internal and external troubles, and it is difficult to move forward. At this moment, how can I do to eliminate the disaster? With your great talent, it should help me."

When Huang Zongxi heard this, he knew that the emperor was comparing his talents. He had discussed such questions with Wang Fuzhi and Li Yong many times, and was already confident, so he answered without hesitation.

"Caomin and Hanguo have discussed it. I heard that the emperor said that the world of Ming Dynasty is not only the world of my Zhu family, but also the world of all people. I wonder if it is?"

"Yes, I did say this."

"The emperor, the fate of the country lies in the hearts of the people. If you really can carry this concept throughout the world, the country will be rich and strong. Not only can you defeat the strong enemy, but you can also get rid of the stalemate of dynasty changes and establish achievements for generations."

Zhu Youlang asked Huang Zongxi what he said was not to compare his talents. There was no need to compare his talents and loyalty at all. It was in history. The key was to look at his political views and whether he was consistent with himself.

Huang Zongxi opposed the autocratic system and advocated "constitutional monarchy", which was contrary to Zhu Youlang's political proposition.

In Zhu Youlang's view, constitutional monarchy is not suitable for China, at least not now.

The reason is very simple. Chinese culture has created that Chinese people always hope that someone will take care of them.

Democracy and other things always require a relatively long historical process.

"Taichong, in your opinion, how can we achieve this goal?" Zhu Youlang asked.

"Protect people's livelihood, enlighten people's wisdom, listen to people's opinions, and strengthen people's rights." Huang Zongxi replied.

Zhu Youlang agreed to the "Four People" he mentioned, to protect people's livelihood, enlighten people's wisdom, and listen to people's opinions. He is doing or preparing to do it. But strengthening civil rights is definitely the constitutional monarchy he advocates.

In Chinese history, President Sun once implemented civil rightsism, promoted voting and elections, and put forward the slogan of "freedom, fraternity, and equality". However, because he ignored China's class structure, under the circumstances at that time, the bourgeoisie did not account for the majority, it led to failure.

It won't work then, and it won't work at this time.

The centralized autocracy is certainly flawed, but after all, it can concentrate on major tasks and make more flexible in decision-making.

If the economy develops to a certain extent, the "constitutional monarchy" can be achieved naturally.

"Taichong, what you said about strengthening civil rights is to let the people vote and elect the government?"

"Your Majesty, this is what the grass people think." Huang Zongxi replied nervously.

It is indeed a bit risky to talk to the emperor about this issue. But the opportunity is rare. I don’t know if there is any chance to sell his theory in the future, so I naturally sell it quickly at this time.

As for whether the emperor blamed him, he was not sure at all.

The emperor looked very wise, but he should not be so generous in such a major event. After all, strengthening the civil rights means dividing the imperial power.

"It's not. Your vision is still limited. Material determines consciousness, and economic foundation determines superstructure. You need to understand this philosophy. Nowadays, the world is still a farming civilization, the economic foundation is still too weak, and the people's wisdom has not yet been opened. If you rashly change the national system, it will inevitably cause chaos." Zhu Youlang said.

Huang Zongxi's reaction to the emperor was somewhat unexpected. Although he criticized himself, he seemed to be discussing a problem with him and was not angry.

He had heard Wang Fuzhi say the saying "Material determines consciousness". This was the first time he heard about the saying "The economic foundation determines the superstructure" and naturally did not understand the meaning.

"Emperor, this is the first time that the philosophical 'economic foundation determines superstructure' that the people have heard of. They don't understand the truth. In the future, they will definitely ask for advice from farmers, and ask for advice from the emperor." Huang Zongxi replied.

"Taichong, I already know your ideas. I agree with the three principles of protecting people's livelihood, enlightening people's wisdom and listening to people's opinions, and I have already started to do it. As for strengthening civil rights, it must be a long process, maybe it can be done in my lifetime, or maybe it cannot be done. I think that listening to public opinion widely is actually a measure to strengthen civil rights. The most important thing now is to clear away disasters and restore the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty. Other things can only be done later."

"Yes, the emperor, Caomin just put forward such an idea, which is indeed inappropriate now. If you don't drive the Qing soldiers out, all your thoughts will be the moon in the water."

"Okay, Tai Chong, come and help me and stand firm first, how about it?"

"But I have a life, I will never refuse."

"Okay, the Ministry of Revenue is doing the protection of people's livelihood, and the Ministry of Rites is doing the enlightenment of people's wisdom. Then you can do something to listen to public opinion. Bowen!"

"I'm here!"

"I have planned to designate Huang Zongxi as the Grand Secretary of the Dongge and the left censor of the Censorate, and will be appointed as the cabinet to counsel government affairs from now on."

"I thank you for your kindness!" Huang Zongxi didn't expect that the emperor valued him so much. He was named the chief censor as soon as he entered the court. He hurriedly knelt until he kowtowed to thank him.
Chapter completed!