Chapter 1110: An Answer

Liu Dahao's words moved everyone present.

Why?

Because in truth, almost all Longyan people now know that Minister Liu's constitutional monarchy is like walking a tightrope.

It is licking blood from the edge of a blade.

Longyan has never been like this before.

The common people have also never imagined what it would be like if they were without an emperor. They would likely be even less able to adapt to a life without an emperor leading them...

In that bygone era, the emperor was their flag, their faith, their hope, and the king who led them to overcome the harsh environment of nature... The emergence of the emperor was, in fact, the collective will of the people at a certain historical stage.

Suddenly, you say the emperor's word no longer counts.

The majesty of the imperial house is gone.

Do you think the common people will thank you?

Not at all.

The common people's first reaction will certainly be panic.

A system that has continued for thousands of years suddenly changes; who wouldn't be afraid? And what is the situation now? Tsarist Russia is invading on a large scale, and the borders are in imminent danger! In such a situation, you suddenly want to reform; who would bet on Minister Liu?

And...

If Minister Liu takes this step wrong.

Not only will Longyan be doomed!

The first to bear the brunt will be his own destruction, and the destruction of all of Liangzhou!

Therefore, Liu Dahao's worry is actually the worry of these people as well.

Qingyang Shuo smiled faintly, noncommittal.

He sat in his wheelchair, facing the entirety of Yintan City, took a deep breath, and then slowly opened this letter from Liu Zheng.

"To Mr. Shuo..."

In the letter.

Liu Zheng first expressed his respect for Qingyang Shuo, as well as his longing.

Afterwards, Liu Zheng introduced the entire constitutional monarchy system to Qingyang Shuo in the letter, in minute detail, from big to small, from top to bottom. Liu Zheng also knew that Qingyang Shuo would certainly worry about this matter, and everyone would worry about it too.

That is why Liu Zheng wrote this letter.

He not only wanted to put Qingyang Shuo's mind at ease, but also wanted Qingyang Shuo to interpret it for his old father.

The economy and commerce of Longyan, and most importantly, industrial development, have already begun to take off. The relations of production require a new model. The contradiction between the relations of production and the social system has reached a point where it must be resolved.

The previous Longyan was very powerful, but why was the subsequent Longyan on the verge of collapse?

It is very simple.

It is because the developed Jiangzhe Region gradually saw the sprouts of capital, yet because of the shackles of the feudal dynasty, this advanced relation of production could not achieve long-term development. Development stagnated, which led them to seek maritime smuggling, causing the scourge of the Wa pirates, and causing all kinds of situations of feigning compliance. It caused those at the top to set an example that those below followed, leading to corruption generated by huge interests, making them start to resist the imperial court together, which in turn led to the instability of the entire society.

With this instability slowly accumulating, in reality, Longyan at that time had already begun to rot away.

The feudal system is a malignant tumor that must be completely removed.

Although there will be growing pains during the removal.

But Liu Zheng is willing to gamble on this; if he succeeds, Longyan will continue to take off.

If he fails...

He will not regret it. At worst, he will simply overthrow the imperial court then and continue to do it himself... It is just that this is the worst strategy, because that would certainly lead to war, and the common people would certainly suffer as a result.

Other great powers would also certainly come to Longyan to fish in troubled waters.

Seeing this, Qingyang Shuo was already extremely shocked in his heart.

He had never thought that his own young master already had such a unique analysis of the entire Longyan. He has truly grown, and he has truly matured. His vision has even far exceeded his own many times over.

"Relations of production..."

"

"Means of production..."

Qingyang Shuo chewed on these few new terms himself, followed by a bitter smile. He had actually started to be unable to keep up with his own young master's rhythm.

So it turns out...

In the eyes of the people, this young master of Liangzhou, who has repeatedly acted crazily, is actually not as crazy as they imagined...

He is almost, every step of the way, acting with caution, every step, having been carefully considered.

Thinking of this, Qingyang Shuo laughed heartily and said: "The Prince is overthinking... When have you ever seen the young master fight a battle he wasn't sure of? This time, there is no reason for it not to succeed, even if some mistake occurs..."

A sharp light flashed in his eyes: "Nowadays, who else could be an enemy of our Liangzhou?"

Once these words were spoken, everyone was shaken to their core.

Domineering!

Who else could be an enemy of our Liangzhou? This sentence means that if this reform to a constitutional monarchy is not successful and the imperial house restores the old order! Then Liu Zheng will not sit and wait for death; he will rebel, he will take all his current strength and all his troops to rebel!

"Is this true?"

Therefore, although Qingyang Shuo did not say it explicitly, this attitude was still expressed.

This made Liu Dahao unable to help but be overjoyed.

Zheng Yueru also let out a deep sigh of relief.

Why?

Because what they were actually most worried about was that Liu Zheng did not want to fight. This matter has also always been very confusing. Xie Tianyao worried before his death that Liu Zheng would rebel, and everyone worried that the powerful Liangzhou would rebel.

Yet, Liu Zheng happens to be like a jade-like young master, with an unexpectedly good temper.

Except for the time he chopped off the head of the Prince of Zhao with one sword at the Crown Prince's grand funeral.

He seems to have no improper thoughts about the throne at all; not only does he have no improper thoughts about the throne himself, but even in a situation where his own wife could become the Female Emperor, he did not even try to contend for it.

For a time, this matter once made the public believe again that Liu Zheng had returned to the heights of the "Contemporary Sage."

Who would not be interested in the imperial throne?

Who would have no pursuit of power?

Liu Dahao, Zheng Yueru, and even these generals of Liangzhou, actually could not figure it out either.

For Liangzhou to take the world, it would just be a matter of fighting a few battles, yet Liu Zheng was unwilling.

A sage.

He is a sage.

Therefore, this is the real reason why Liu Dahao would worry about him being doomed eternally. Since ancient times, those who are easily doomed eternally are often those who are indecisive.

Hearing that Liu Zheng did not mind rebelling at the final moment, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hahahaha! Now I can rest easy, rest easy!"

"Sir, you go ahead and get busy, I am returning to Liangzhou!"

Liu Dahao laughed loudly as he ran away.

He came to this place, and what he wanted was this answer.

Liu Zheng had him come to deliver the letter, also wanting to give him this very answer.

With this answer, it was enough.

It was completely enough.

Qingyang Shuo looked at Liu Dahao's back and chuckled.

One wonders how many good deeds this Liu Dahao performed in his previous life...

To have encountered a son with such world-governing talent as Liu Zheng in this life.

He lowered his head and continued reading the letter.

Suddenly, he looked at Hu Xi'er beside him with a chuckle.

Hu Xi'er was stunned by the look.

"Dad, you, what are you doing..."

"Brother Mo Chen he..."

"Hey, Dad, I suddenly remembered I have things to do over there!"

Hu Xi'er felt creeped out by the look.

Qingyang Shuo said leisurely: "Xi'er, do you want to go to Europe to play?"

Hu Xi'er, who had been running away at full speed, stopped in her tracks upon hearing these words,

and turned back excitedly: "What? Want, want, want!"

"I want to go!"

Qingyang Shuo looked at his daughter with a headache and sighed: "Go call that blockhead over too."

"Ah!"

"Right away!"

"Ahhh Dad, you wait for me!"

Hu Xi'er ran off like a madwoman.

Qingyang Shuo and Zheng Yueru looked at each other with bitter smiles.

"Yue Ru..."

Qingyang Shuo suddenly said calmly.

Zheng Yueru bowed slightly in response.

"I, suddenly want to go out for a walk as well..."

"What?"

Zheng Yueru's expression changed drastically.