The daily life of Dali Siqing

Chapter 335 Check again
Of course, in addition to statutory circumstances, there are circumstances in which other officials who may have presiding judges or other officials with jurisdiction can decide to retrial.

But in the case of Grandma Li's son, Li Shou, apart from sympathy for Grandma Li, Yang Qingyuan couldn't find a reason to retrial, not even himself.

Whenever there is any doubt in the case, or the logic is illogical, and the evidence is incomplete, Yang Qingyuan will agree to retrial.

But the current situation is Li Shou's case. The facts of the case are clear, the logic is smooth, and the evidence is complete. If such a case needs to be retried, then all the cases reported by local states and counties do not need to be retried.

Just because Grandma Li loves her son dearly and went to Beijing to appeal, it cannot be asserted that there is a problem with the investigation and trial of the case.

Although Yang Qingyuan didn't answer directly, he gave his answer.

Emperor Zhou did not express his position. As the emperor, he had to listen to the opinions of his courtiers extensively before making a final decision.

On the contrary, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Punishment agreed with Yang Qingyuan's opinion.

"Your Majesty, I agree with Master Yang's words! If the case is to be retried just because you are holding the "Dagao" and beat the Dengwen Drum, then people in the world will surely follow suit. Even if there is no injustice in the case and the ironclad evidence is solid, Come and beat the drum, anyway, the trial can be re-examined when the drum is sounded, so the whole court law is completely messed up!"

Just when the Zuo servant thought he knew Yang Qingyuan very well, he was slapped in the face!
Yang Qingyuan objected, "The lower officials are not worried about this. If those who beat the Dengwen Drum cannot verify the appeal, they will be sentenced to eighty sticks and exiled for three thousand miles. Not many people would make such a joke."

This is one of the reasons why Yang Qingyuan objected.

If it is now ruled that there will be no retrial, then with Emperor Zhou's personality and Yang Qingyuan's intercession, there is a high probability that he will not embarrass an old woman who is over sixty years old.

But once the case begins to be retried, the nature of the matter is completely different.

The court spent manpower and material resources to re-examine the case. If no problems were found in the end, and there was no grievance in the case itself, then in the eyes of the court, no matter what purpose Grandma Li had, she was just teasing the court and deceiving the emperor.

At that time, Grandma Li will definitely be punished for false accusations in order to maintain the dignity of the court.

Eighty court sticks and exile for three thousand miles are not something Grandma Li can bear! !

However, Grandma Li was not punished, and the law was not strict.

Everyone in the world thinks that the imperial court can be bullied, so more people will come to beat the Dengwen drum? !The system of leapfrog appeals will also be affected, and severe cases may lead to its collapse!

Therefore kill one person and dominate the world!

A wise man should do it!
The imperial court is full of sensible people, and when that day comes, they will definitely follow the law without hesitation.

Yang Qingyuan didn't want Grandma Li to risk his life for some illusory fantasy, but he couldn't directly intervene, he could only try his best to prevent the case from being re-examined.

Then Yang Qingyuan continued, "It's just that the lower officials think that the imperial court should act according to the law! Even if there are laws and regulations that have been promulgated in the world, they must not be violated, otherwise it will damage the credibility of the imperial court. The evidence of Li Shou's case is conclusive. If there is a retrial, it is against the law."

From an outsider's point of view, Yang Qingyuan is now obstructing the retrial of a case.

But in essence, Yang Qingyuan wanted to save Grandma Li's life.

At this time, Yang Qingyuan has already noticed that the emperor has the intention of retrial.

"Although Master Yang's words are reasonable, they are biased!"

Cheng Qingsong, the leader of the Dazhou Fanzi Group, said, "Although this case does not meet the procedures for retrial, Li Tang is holding the "Dengwen Drum" sounded by the "Da Gao". This is the rule set by the Taizu. The purpose is to give the people of the world the right to report and expose, and now the drum is sounded, but the case is not reopened, so where is the ancestor's instruction?!"

"The retrial of this case is not because there are any real problems in this case, but to tell the people of the world that if there is a grievance, you can go to Beijing with the "Great Law" to complain, and the emperor is sage, and he will definitely give justice to those who are wronged."

For Cheng Qingsong and Emperor Zhou, this is an excellent opportunity to win the hearts of the people and establish the majesty of the imperial court!
At the same time, it can also sound the alarm to the local officials all over the world. Although the Taizu passed away, the ancestral precepts are still there. If there are officials who dare to oppress the people and corrupt the law, everyone has the right to report and expose!
It's not that Yang Qingyuan couldn't think of these things, but he hesitated. For the sake of these many benefits, he would bet on the possibility of Grandma Li's life...he was unwilling!
"Superior!..."

Yang Qingyuan wanted to say more, but was stopped by Emperor Zhou raising his hand.

"You don't have to say anymore, Yang Qing, what you both said is reasonable! But retrial the case, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and my Great Zhou governs the country with benevolence and filial piety, and I can't violate the legacy of the great ancestor! Check this case!"

Emperor Zhou made a final decision, "The Metropolitan Procuratorate will take over this matter first! The Ministry of Criminal Justice will assist. Cheng Qing, Wei Qing, who do you think should take over this case."

Although this case is not small, it is impossible to mobilize figures at the level of the censor, minister of the Ministry of punishment, and ministers of the capital procuratorate, and even Yang Qingyuan, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, is considered high-ranking.

If an ordinary murder case had to be handled by an official of the fourth rank, then twice as many court officials would not be enough!
"I recommend Hu Yunji, the supervisory censor of Gyeonggi Province, to supervise the case!"

Cheng Qingsong nodded towards Li Xunhuan, who was currently the best candidate.

Originally, Hu Ruzhen was also a good choice, but the Metropolitan Procuratorate had decided the day before yesterday to send him to inspect Southeast Yangzhou and Yuezhou, so this task fell to Hu Yunji.

Hu Yunji and Hu Ruzhen are members of Li Xunhuan's direct lineage, and were single-handedly selected by him. Although Li Xunhuan has no intention of forming a party, they are also labeled as Li Xunhuan's lineage.

Coincidentally, originally Li Xun Huan should have been impeached and resigned by Hu Yunji, but now Hu Yunji has become Li Xun Huan's direct subordinate.

However, although Hu Yunji originally impeached Li Xunhuan, it was not because of personal grievances. Later, after finding out the facts, he felt that Li Xunhuan was impeached. person in charge.

Emperor Zhou nodded, approved Cheng Qingsong's recommendation, and then turned his head to the three members of the Ministry of Punishment.

"My superiors, I think that this case can be assisted by Zhao Chenzhao, the doctor of the criminal department who was in charge of the review. He is more familiar with the case. Once it is confirmed that the case really needs to be retried, the adults of Dali Temple can take over the case. Use this to avoid suspicion!"

With that said, Wei Donglai bowed his hands to Yang Qingyuan as a signal.

This arrangement was approved by Emperor Zhou, "That's right, let's do as you said!"

Seeing that the overall situation was settled, Yang Qingyuan knew that there was no room for change in this matter, and he could only think of other ways after the results of the re-examination by the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

At least Granny Li's life must be saved, and Yaya must not be made an orphan.

Not long after the boss made the decision, Grandma Li was brought back to the side hall.

"Li Tangshi, Your Majesty has given you special permission to re-investigate your son's case!"

Granny Li knelt down on the ground immediately.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Long Live Your Majesty!!"

"Li Tangshi, don't be in a hurry to thank me."

Hong Lie, the left servant of the Ministry of Punishment, said, "Although the emperor agrees, you must know that the Dengwen Drum is not taken lightly. If it is found out that your son has grievances after the ringing, it will not only give your son justice, but also cause you to be punished. You have done meritorious service in reporting, and you will be rewarded, but if it turns out that there is no grievance in your son's case, then you will commit the crime of false accusation and deceiving the emperor. At that time, it will be the punishment of sticking and exile!"

Li Tangshi didn't seem to care about Hong Lie's statement at all.

"My son is really wronged! It can't be wrong!"

The case of Yang Qingyuan shook his head, for the sake of his son's life, Grandma Li didn't care about the penalty after failure!
"Li Tang's house will be placed in the post house first, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate will be in charge! Everything will be dealt with after the case is re-examined!"

After Emperor Zhou made a decision, Da Zhou's political and legal system began to operate efficiently. This matter is a case under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Punishment and supervised by the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Dali Temple can't intervene in this matter for the time being!

After leaving the palace, Hu Ruzhen led people to send Grandma Li to a post near the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and sent people to guard her.

Before parting, Grandma Li entrusted Yaya to Yang Qingyuan.

"Master Yang, I don't know if I can see Yaya now that my wife is gone. I know you are a good person, and I hope you and that girl Liu just now can help me take care of Yaya. She has no relatives in this world. Already!"

At this moment, Grandma Li already has a will to die.

Perhaps Grandma Li also knew in her heart that there was nothing wrong with the case files and trials of Wannian County and the Ministry of Criminal Justice, it was just that she didn't want to believe it!

Yang Qingyuan said, "Grandma, don't be discouraged, your son might really be innocent!"

Grandma Li shook her head with a smile, but there was a sense of sadness in her smile, "The old lady has nothing else to ask for, she just hopes that the lord can take good care of Yaya, the old lady can no longer repay the lord's kindness in this life, In the next life, I will tie the grass and hold the ring!"

Speaking of Grandma Li, she knelt down slowly in front of Yang Qingyuan.

Yang Qingyuan was about to lift him up with his true energy, but Grandma Li shook her head, "My lord, I can't repay you, I can only express my gratitude with this great gift!"

After speaking, he knelt down and kowtowed three times to Yang Qingyuan.

When Grandma Li got up, Yang Qingyuan immediately stepped forward to help her, "Don't worry, Grandma, we will definitely take good care of Yaya!"

Grandma Li took out another egg and ten copper coins from her bosom.

"My lord, this is the last thing on the old woman. I know my lord will not like it! But it is also my heart, please accept it!"

Yang Qingyuan solemnly took the eggs and copper coins from Grandma Li,
At the time of parting, Yang Qingyuan nodded to Hu Ruzhen.

The senior officials of Dali Temple and Metropolitan Procuratorate have a very good relationship in private, and they belong to the same political and legal system. In addition to Li Xunhuan's relationship, Hu Ruzhen and Yang Qingyuan's personal relationship is also good!

With him around, at least during this period of time, Grandma Li won't have any troubles.

As for the final outcome, Yang Qingyuan could no longer control it!
(End of this chapter)