Philosophical Fable - Shinko was a famous jurist of the Sengoku period who served as prime minister in Korea for fifteen years. One day, King Han Zhaohou said to him worriedly, "It is true to practice the rule of law

Philosophical Fable - Shen Zi Asks sin

Shin bu-san was a famous jurist of the Sengoku period, and served as the prime minister of Korea for fifteen years.

One day, King Han Zhaohou said to him worriedly, "It is really not easy to implement the legal system!" What's not to like about that?" Shen Buzhen said eloquently, "To implement the legal system, we must first make clear rewards and punishments, not favor favoritism, reward those who have meritorious service, and appoint officials to talented people." And you? Although the law was enacted, it was often not easy to privately accept the requests of the favored relatives and pervert the law, but let others enforce the law. Zhaohou nodded with a red face and said, "Thanks to Mr. Advice, from now on, I know how to enforce the law."

After some days, Shen Buxian's cousin came to the capital and wanted to find an official and a half-job. Shen did not harm and went to the king to intercede, wanting to ask for an official title. Han Zhaohou bowed his head and said for a while, "It seems that this is not what Mr. Han zhaohou has always taught me, right?" Do I go against Mr. Mister's lesson and open a backdoor to undermine the rule of law, or do I follow Mr. Mister's lesson and not open this backdoor?" Shen Buxian listened with shame on his face and bowed down to plead guilty.

Editor's note: If we want to implement the legal system, we must not engage in favoritism and fraud. Shen Bujian was a well-known representative of the Dharma, and he not only understood this very well, but also used it to admonish the king. However, those who know the law may not obey the law, and those who make the law do not necessarily break the law. Shen Buxian had just explained the king, and he wanted to open the back door, which was a good irony; Therefore, Han Zhaohou's reply hit the nail on the head.