Jien Constitutionalists Pass Series of Reform Packages, Counselor-in-Chief Directly Engages ProtestorsCounselor-in-Chief Kong Shuren walks among and directly addresses protestorsHaving secured the unanimous support of the Yingdalan people during the 4650 elections, the Jien Constitutionalists immediately engaged in passing a number of reform packages. These reforms, aimed at reestablishing a Jienist society, have largely followed the policies proscribed by the Classics. Educational reform and establishing a mandatory Classical Jienist curriculum for all grade levels, including university, was the most important, followed by economic, health, agriculture, and military reforms.
Contrary to what many believe, Classical Jienist education places a heavy emphasis on math and science. Learning about the Classics and their role in society is important, but math and science allow one to understand the ways of Heaven. With this reform, Yingdalans will not only be able to cultivate their personal virtue and follow the Son of Heaven, but will also be able to think creatively and further develop Yingdala's scientific knowledge, as well as contribute to Yingdalan ingenuity.
Furthermore, which could be seen as a way to undercut the newly reformed Citizens' Alliance platform, the Jien Constitutionalists passed legislation strengthening the power of unions, raising the minimum wage to a living wage, and are posed to pass environmental reforms that will see less pollution in and more beautification of Yingdala. Agriculture reforms will also pass before the elections. These reforms will promote sustainable farming and allow for more equal distribution of land,.
On the other hand, the justice reforms have elicited a negative response from some. There have been some leaks to media outlets indicating that the Jien Constitutionalists are reconsidering the reforms, especially on mutilation. According to the Classics, mutilation is an acceptable punishment for certain crimes. Different crimes require different punishments. According to the Classics, the least severe was tattooing, while the most severe was castration. Although unusual, these punishments kept people out of jail and reduced the burden on the state while serving as an example to society. However, the Classics also discuss how these punishments were invented by barbarians and considered to be cruel and tyrannical.
In order to attempt to quell the protests, Counselor-in-Chief Kong Shuren walked among the protestors and addressed them, to the chagrin of hardliners led by the Minister of Justice.
Oh beloved people of the Son of Heaven, forgive us for our rashness and lack of introspection. You are the voice of Heaven. The Jien Constitutionalist Party and the Government apologies for our actions and express deep regret. At the first opportunity, we pledge, alongside the Citizens' Alliance, to eliminate mutilation and ensure that cruel and tyrannical punishments are banned. Heaven has clearly spoken on this matter and we will listen.