Pharaoh, although trying hard to control himself, made sure his tone didn't betray any emotion.
"I'd like to hear just how big of a problem 'Deliberation, Reduction, Redemption' could be!"
Zhang San then began to educate Pharaoh.
"First of all, we need to understand one thing, why those who hold power should not have legal privileges."
"The natural goodness and morality within human nature constantly face harsh temptations and the erosion of special privileges, and time and time again, it has been proven that our human nature ultimately cannot resist these deadly temptations."[Note 50]
Pharaoh pondered Zhang San's words, recalling the development of Legalism over the years, indeed, many people started out spirited, wanting to do great things for Great Sui in their positions, but later gradually degenerated, eventually ending up in the Ministry of Punishment's prison.
Hearing this, Pharaoh looked at Zhang San and felt that the young man's words seemed to make some sense.
