Into Science (first update) A member of the School Political Department said quietly, "...But they're opposing the Emperor's Imperial Edict..."
Zong Ruoning's expression did not change. "Can't the Emperor's Imperial Edict be opposed?"
Another, older member sucked in a breath. "Commissioner Zong, you can't just say something like that!"
Zong Ruoning said with faint irritation, "Old Xu, you're a member of the School Political Department. Is that really the extent of your understanding?"
"Go copy the Constitution fifty times right now. Remember, copy it by hand. No printing or photocopying."
The older member of the School Political Department was surnamed Xu. He was clearly stunned by Zong Ruoning's words.
He stared wide-eyed. "Commissioner Zong, what mistake did I make? Why do I have to copy the Constitution fifty times?!"
Zong Ruoning said, "The General Principles of the Constitution of the Constitutional Monarchy state that the Emperor's Imperial Edict is not golden words."
"An Imperial Edict must bear the highest seals of the Cabinet, the Senate, and the Military before it can be considered inviolable!"
"But this time, the Emperor's edict to strip Xia Chujian of her student status bears none of the seals of the Cabinet, Senate, or Military, so it is not an inviolable edict."
"Since it is not an inviolable edict, it is not golden words."
"Therefore, it can absolutely be revoked."
Zong Ruoning's eloquent speech left everyone stunned.
All of them had read the Constitution, but few had truly studied how it actually functioned.
Only at this moment did they realize that this airborne Political Commissioner possessed considerable legal expertise!
Another member looked at the Training Ground outside the window and muttered, "...But they're making a scene at school. What can that achieve?"
"The people above will pretend not to see it."
Zong Ruoning smiled.
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