"Wenren Sheng definitely won't rebel."
On the aircraft carrier, in another Conference Room, Li Yuanfeng said this to the others.
"Your Majesty, you once sat on the throne. You should know that people's hearts are the most changeable."
"Hmph. A ruler who suspects his subordinates can only prove one thing."
"What is it?"
"His own incompetence. Throughout my life, I never executed a single minister out of suspicion. Every punishment was carried out according to the law, because I had confidence in myself." Li Yuanfeng spoke calmly.
Everyone fell silent.
After a while, applause broke out.
"Well said, Elder Li. Suspecting others is the behavior of the weak. When one has to suppress one's own subordinates to secure one's position, it already proves the beginning of decline."
"That's right. We have always maintained firm control of the situation not by suppressing capable people, but by constantly improving ourselves and acting according to the law. It's that simple. Those who violate the law are punished. Those who do not, no matter how powerful they are, will not be targeted by us—unless they violate the law first." A Vice Division Chief from the Supervisory Department nodded.
Li Yuanfeng's words aligned most closely with the Supervisory Department's beliefs, so naturally they strongly supported him.
This was also the only way to maintain order and stability.
Why were Feudal Dynasties so unstable? Because there were too many factors involved in governing through human whims. The reckless actions of a single emperor could shake the foundations of the state.
Feudal officials themselves often violated the law to seize benefits. They simply did not understand that the stability of the dynasty was the greatest interest of their entire class. Perhaps a small number understood, but driven by short-term gains, most still chose to dig their own