Li Zhi wore a crown on his head, and the people below could not see King Zhou's expression.
An indifferent voice sounded.
"I stood under the heavens and did not move for three days. I was bestowed by the Heavenly Dao. Through my mouth, I was bestowed by the Heavenly Dao. I wrote four books to enlighten the people. The first is called the Law of Rites of Shang, the second is called the Essential Techniques of Shang Nong, the third is called the Calculation of Shang Dao, and the fourth is called the Compendium of Materia Medica.”
"The Book of Rites of Commerce talks about the way of man. Heaven, earth, and man are the three talents. People are the foundation and people are based on etiquette. Men and women are not bound by one. Men follow the way of a gentleman and women follow the way of a woman.”
"[Calculation] is the first book to enlighten the people.”
"Shang Nong talks about farming, focusing on the weather and taking the weather as the standard. For example, when the seedlings are planted in early spring, the grains are harvested in autumn.”
" Materia Medica is meant to cure illnesses and save lives. All doctors and non-doctors in the world should read it carefully…"
"Order, abolish the death of living people, and change the official position. Those who are not princes, citizens, slaves, or subordinates, regardless of status, can be put in an important position if they are talented!”
After Li Zhi finished his first few sentences, all the officials knelt down and praised the king for his ability and virtue.
However, when the last sentence was said, the nobles were dumbfounded, especially those who were officials. Someone immediately stood up and objected.
At first, it was said that the etiquette of ancestors and the death of living people could not be abolished.
The gods in the sky must be sacrificed with living people, or else the gods will be furious.
Immediately after, they were even more opposed to Li Zhi's later remarks. This was because the nobles controlled power. In fact, they were really afraid that Li Zhi would affect their own interests.
Li Zhi used the first four books as an excuse to suppress everyone's objections. However, Li Zhi knew that this might be a hidden danger. They would think of ways to oppose it later.
After the court session ended, Li Zhi called his trusted aides over.
This included Wen Zhong, Bi Gan, Shang Rong, Huang Feihu, and Jiang Wenhuan.
When everyone came to the back and saw King Zhou, their faces were filled with worry because they were also shocked today.
Li Zhi looked at their expressions and knew what they were thinking.
Li Zhi said to the few of them," Alright, there's no need to make such a face. You've all seen what happened today. I've already done a great deed by keeping four books and opening the Book of Merit for the Wisdom of the People today! But…"
Hearing Li Zhi's words, Bigan stomped his feet and said to Li Zhi,""Sigh! Your Majesty, it's not that we're worried about this matter. Your Majesty's four books are indeed good, but Your Majesty's later words of abolishing the practice of living people being sacrificed and letting the commoners become officials are absolutely unacceptable!!”
As the old imperial uncle, Bigan actually thought more. As a member of the royal family, Bigan felt that using slaves would affect his own power and was not conducive to King Zhou's control of the world.
As for burying the living, Bi Gan didn't really care.
"Imperial Uncle, I said two things can't be changed!" Li Zhi frowned and said to Bi Gan. Since I have already made a decision, I must carry it out. You guys think of a way!”
Li Zhi's attitude was very unyielding. After all, Li Zhi was also very angry now. He wanted to carry out the reform as soon as possible. The current slavery society would quickly evolve into a feudal society according to Li Zhi's policies! This can be considered a big progress!"
In fact, the slave society had already taken shape, but it lacked a person to promote it.
Li Zhi actually came from the future, so he had to properly push this matter forward. After all, Li Zhi had paid a huge price for these books! Bargaining with the system and even owing the system a lot of points to find the Compendium of Materia Medica and the method of farming.
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