Chapter 152 Codification
“Hmm…it’s really not an easy matter…” Lang Lei scratched his head in distress.

Although Lang Lei came from a society ruled by law, it would be difficult for him to compile a formal code of law.

After all, the legal code must be 100% rigorous, otherwise it will be easy for all kinds of loopholes to appear later.

Although he may not be able to be 100% rigorous…

But even if it was only 50%, Lang Lei felt that it was enough.

I am not very confident to hand over such an important matter to those ministers. After all, human nature is the most vulnerable to the test, and who knows whether those people will leave loopholes for me when compiling the code.

As a result, Lang Lei spent the entire morning in the imperial study and only drafted an outline.

“Brother Lang Lei, what are you doing?” At this time, Xier pushed the door and walked in.

Of course, ordinary people are not allowed to enter his imperial study at will, but they are an exception.

Little Gracie even had a moment of drawing in his royal study…

“It’s really difficult to write a code…” Lang Lei said with a sad face.

“Code?” Xier put the porridge in her hand on the desk and looked at the document in Lang Lei’s hand.

Lang Lei didn’t have anything to hide and showed it to Xier openly.

It was at this time that Lang Lei noticed what Xier brought.

“Huh? This is…”

“Well, this is the porridge I cooked myself, Brother Lang Lei, would you like to try it…” Xier lowered her head and asked shyly.

“Try it, of course I want to try it.” Lang Lei couldn’t stand Xier’s expression and nodded in agreement immediately.

“By the way, Xier, why did you remember to bring me porridge today?” Lang Lei looked at Xier while drinking porridge.

“I heard from the people in the imperial kitchen that Brother Lang Lei didn’t touch his breakfast this morning, so…” Xier’s voice became smaller and smaller, and in the end it was almost silent.

“…Thank you.” Lang Lei touched Xier’s hair.

“Hmm…” Xier wanted to change the subject quickly, so she asked about Lang Lei’s compilation of the code.

“Brother Lang Lei, why do we need to compile another code of law?” Xier asked, pointing at the document that Lang Lei threw aside.

“Oh, about that. Xier has been here for a while, so she probably knows that the laws here are basically for special groups of people, right?”

Xier nodded to show that she knew.

“I want to write a book about equality for all… At least, in my country, everyone can have the same human rights.” Lang Lei said. He knew that this was a bit unrealistic. After all, soul masters naturally have many advantages over ordinary people.

But there is no other way. Lang Lei can only guarantee that there will no longer be any distinction between the upper and lower classes, no more so-called nobles, and the rest…

I can only say that talent is also a kind of personal ability…

At least in his territory, non-soul masters can live with more dignity.

“But Brother Langlei encountered difficulties, right?” Xier asked.

“Well, Xier guessed right.” Lang Lei nodded in admission.

In front of his ministers, he must be infallible and omnipotent.

But in front of them, no, there is no need.

“Then… can you talk to Xi’er about it?” Xi’er asked hesitantly, “Maybe I can help Brother Lang Lei think of a solution.”

“…”

“it is good.”

Then, Lang Lei explained to Xier the problems he was facing. Xier listened very carefully, nodding her head from time to time.

After a dry-mouthed explanation, Lang Lei picked up the porridge brought by Xier and drank it in big gulps.

It’s true, Xier’s craftsmanship is really good. I wonder if it’s just psychological effect.

“That’s it…”

“Brother Lang Lei, how about trying to get everyone to write it together?” Xier asked tentatively.

“…Xi’er, that may not work. Those ministers…”

“No, no, I mean, everyone…”

Lang Lei was stunned. He understood what Xier meant. Did she want everyone in the Douluo Empire to participate?
Indeed, people will tend to abide by the rules they propose, which will enhance their sense of participation and facilitate the subsequent implementation of the law.

“It’s a feasible method. Let’s try it first!” Lang Lei made the final decision.

“Oh, can I?”

“Of course, Xier has been a great help!” Lang Lei smiled and patted Xier on the shoulder.

“It would be great if I could help Brother Lang Lei…”

“Okay, then I will draft the edict now!”

As he spoke, Lang Lei handed the porridge to Xier. In order not to disturb Lang Lei, Xier also walked out silently.

Soon after, a new imperial edict was issued.

Within one day, notices were posted in cities large and small within the Douluo Empire.

“Look, look, His Majesty has a new imperial decree!”

“What? Is there another good thing coming?”

“Of course not! Our Emperor is a very kind man. Let’s go and have a look together!”

……

Thanks to Lang Lei’s previously accumulated reputation, as soon as the people learned that the imperial edict had been issued, they went to watch.

The official document reads:

I follow the will of Heaven and govern the world with the people at the center. I now wish to revise the new code to rectify the laws of the country and seek long-term peace and stability. I hereby issue an imperial decree to call on all citizens to participate in this grand event.

The compilation of the new code aims to improve the legal system, protect the rights and interests of the people and promote social harmony.

However, the goodness of law lies in the participation of the people. Because the law is established by the people, it should also be used by the people. Therefore, I have specially ordered that all subjects of my empire, regardless of their status, can make suggestions for the new code.

You can submit written suggestions in the suggestion boxes set up by local government offices. Each government office should set up a special agency to collect and organize the people’s suggestions and report them to the court regularly. I will personally read the suggestions from all parties and choose the best ones to follow.

I hope that the subjects of my empire will actively participate, offer suggestions and build the cornerstone of the rule of law in the empire. I firmly believe that with your participation, the new code will surely bring a more prosperous future to the empire.

I want to elaborate on “long-term peace and stability”. The peace of the world lies in the soundness of the legal system. History shows that if the legal system is unclear, the society will be turbulent and the people will be uneasy. Now I am revising the new code, intending to build a stable, fair and harmonious social order, so that the people of the world can live and work in peace. Long-term peace and stability is not a one-day job, it requires the joint efforts of all people. Your suggestions will inject the will of the people into the new code, making the law more credible and enforceable. In this way, the empire can be long-term and the people can enjoy peace forever.

I firmly believe that through your active participation, the new code will become the cornerstone of the prosperity of the empire and create an eternal foundation for future generations. I look forward to witnessing the glorious future of the rule of law in the empire with you.

This is it.

Emperor Langlei
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“Can we also get involved in the affairs of big shots?”

Following this question, the crowd immediately exploded…

(End of this chapter)